For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we started back in April 2019 to where we are today, and these catch-up episodes will get you up to speed, quickly. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Ep1 - What Could Have Been - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Ep1 - Walking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Ep1 -...

A new alleged victim of Ric Blum comes forward in Belgium after seeing coverage of The Lady Vanishes in a Luxembourg newspaper. Her extraordinary and very familiar claims of romance, deception, theft and... poison.  Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane ( afbrisbane.com ) Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Crime Thriller Podcast by Dave Deville  Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9532-crime-thriller-podcast  License (CC BY 4.0):...

A former bank manager makes startling new claims of seeing Marion in public just a few years ago, as the Coroner hears from the lawyers about what findings she should make... about what happened to Marion. Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane ( afbrisbane.com ) Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu  https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Flip The Script by Otis Galloway Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9564-flip-the-script  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Artist website:...

We dig deeper into Ric Blum's finances and find out what options are available to investigators and if there are other charges that can be laid against him. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Unsafe Roads by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4923-unsafe-roads License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Blackout by Frank Schroeter Free download:...

In a preview to episode 41, Sally, Bryan, Alison and Joni discuss where the investigation is at and where to from here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The origins of Ric Blum and how he apparently funded his high-flying lifestyle on a pensioner's budget. We also hear from a man who says Ric used to boast to him about his nefarious activities. Thanks to Alliance Française de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Nebula - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Round That Corner - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Unnatural Situation by Kevin...

The brief of evidence is laid out with more on the police interrogation and what detectives thought of the answers provided by Ric Blum. Also, what options are available to the Coroner and where to from here. Thanks to the Alliance Française de Brisbane Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Round That Corner - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Poltergeist - Myuu...

Our first glimpse of the full brief of evidence, plus Janet Oldenburg's reaction to the inquest and an interview with her U.K. cousin John. Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane ( afbrisbane.com ) Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Breaking News 4 by Sascha Ende® Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5953-breaking-news-4 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Blackout by Frank Schröter Link:...

The final day of evidence; What Mr Blum had to say, Sally's heartfelt impact statement and some words from the State Coroner. Thanks to Alliance Francaise de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ What Could Have Been - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Mr Blum's evidence becomes more outlandish and contradictory, yet despite gaping holes in his testimony, he maintains he's telling the truth. Instead, he accuses all of the women who've spoken out against him of lying. Plus, the extraordinary love letter that you won't be able to forget. Thanks to Alliance Française Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Walking into Darkness - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Look Out - Myuu...

The inquest resumes and Mr Blum's stories keep changing. Has his mind become muddled or is it a ploy? Sally's team of super sleuths travel from across the world to support her. Thanks to Alliance Française, Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ No Suspects by Tim Kulig Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Rising Tide by...

Since the inquest into Marion Barter's disappearance was adjourned a couple of months ago, devastating floods and Covid have been playing havoc with lives in this part of Australia. However, we've been doing some digging for information behind the scenes as we prepare for Mr Blum to take the stand for three final days. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Half Mystery by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Confusion and contradictions in Mr Blum's evidence as he recounts his relationships with Janet Oldenburg... and Marion Barter. Thanks to Alliance Française in Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Round That Corner - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Bad Encounter - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Countdown - Myuu...

Barrister Adam Casselden digs deeper... to find out why Ric Blum created a personal ad and obtained a driver's licence using Fernand Remakel's identity. With thanks to: Alliance Française Brisbane - https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Walking into Darkness - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Deadly Sorrow - Myuu...

A lifetime of lies unravels as Marion Barter’s secret lover gives evidence. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Round That Corner - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Bad Man - Marc...

Evidence from the wife of Marion Barter's mystery lover. What she has just found out about her husband of 46 years. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ No Suspects by Tim Kulig Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ignotus by Agnese Valmaggia Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6273-ignotus License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Long Note Two by Kevin...

Just who is this man linked to the mystery disappearance of Marion Barter? Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Satiate - only percussion by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4320-satiate---only-percussion License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license See...

They didn't know Marion... but they did know a certain mystery man. The extraordinary revelations of Ginette and Janet. Thanks to Alliance Française de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ The Call - Mattia Cupelli https://www.mattiacupelli.com/ Long Note Four by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Why Queensland Police officers were convinced Marion Barter was alive and well in late 1997. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ A Darker Heart - Jason Shaw on https://audionautix.com/ Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license No Suspects by Tim Kulig Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Moments Of...

A secret lover with many identities: bombshell evidence revealed as the inquest resumes into the disappearance of Marion Barter. Music: Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ The Final Showdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Final Step by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Waiting Room #2 by Brian Holtz Music Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7149-waiting-room-2 License:...

Get set for part 2 of the inquest into the disappearance of Marion Barter. Coming: February 2022 Theme: Identity Crisis - - Myuu thedarkpiano.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The inquest hears from Marion's former neighbour, a colleague and a love interest before proceedings wind up. Sally gives her take on the two weeks of hearings… and it’s not over yet. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Ignotus by Agnese Valmaggia Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6273-ignotus License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.com   See...

Two of Marion Barter's three sisters give evidence at the inquest into her disappearance: why one has changed her mind about what she thinks happened to her. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Ignotus by Agnese Valmaggia Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6273-ignotus License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sally Leydon is called to give evidence at her mother's inquest, over three gruelling days. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Ignotus by Agnese Valmaggia Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6273-ignotus License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The evidence of Sally's husband Chris Leydon, the former girlfriend of Sally's brother Owen and a couple of Marion's oldest friends. A $250,000 reward is posted - plus the inquest hears from the Inspector now in charge of the New South Wales missing persons unit. Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Ignotus by Agnese Valmaggia Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6273-ignotus License:...