Case 333: Dianne Babcock

In early 2001, 21-year old Lucie Blackman left her job as a flight attendant for British Airways in search of new adventures. She embarked on a working holiday to Japan, where she secured a job as a hostess at Club Casablanca in Tokyo’s bustling Roppongi district. Lucie struggled with the transition, writing in her diary: “I’m not coping well here. I can’t pull myself out of this hole I’ve fallen into… I just want to disappear.”---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Catherine SeccombeEpisode edited by Elsha McGillFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-107-lucie-blackman-carita-ridgway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Helmi 20191h 24min

[Part 2 of 2]After 46-year-old Vitaly Kaloyev loses his entire family in the Überlingen mid-air collision, he becomes consumed by grief. Unable to move on, he pours his energy into finding the air traffic controller he believes is responsible for the death of his wife and children. As Kaloyev discovers whether revenge really is the best medicine, the question emerges – is he a hero or a villain?---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-106-peter-nielsen-part-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Helmi 20191h 9min

[Part 1 of 2]As midnight approached on July 1 2002, the German village of Owingen was disturbed by a deep rumbling from above. Residents assumed an unforecast storm was brewing, but seconds later a thunderous explosion roared as a large ball of fire illuminated the night sky.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-106-peter-nielsen-part-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Helmi 20191h 2min

During recess and lunchtime at Hackham West Primary School in 1982, teachers patrolled the schoolyard to oversee the young children as they ran around and played together between lessons. Yet, there was often one student separated from the others, preferring to stick by her teachers’ sides rather than go off and play with her peers – 10-year-old Louise Bell...Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Elsha McGillFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-105-louise-bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Tammi 20191h 8min

In the early 2000s, the internet became increasingly affordable and readily available, which led to online chat rooms soaring in popularity. Logging into the local Manchester Teens chat room became a regular occurrence for 16-year-old Stockport student, “Mark”, who longed to find a girlfriend online.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-104-mark-and-john Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Joulu 201858min

On 10 July 2001, New South Wales police received a frantic phone call from 21-year-old Sef Gonzales. He’d just returned home to discover that his mother Loiva, father Teddy, and younger sister Clodine had been the victims of a brutal murder. ---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Gemma HarrisAdditional writing and editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-103-the-gonzales-family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Joulu 20181h 29min

21-year-old Britt Lapthone developed a passion for travel at a young age, so it came as no surprise to her friends and family when she announced her plans to backpack solo through Europe. In mid-2008, Britt took off in search of adventure, lapping up many unforgettable experiences before eventually arriving in the Croatian town of Dubrovnik. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Milly Raso and Elsha McGillFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-102-britt-lapthorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Joulu 20181h 50min

12-year-old Sunshine Coast schoolgirl Sian Kingi was looking forward to her friend’s upcoming birthday party. She joined her mother at the shops in Noosa Heads to buy fabric for a new outfit and then rode her usual bike route home.---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-101-sian-kingi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Marras 20181h 26min