In brief
Police in Australia have released previously unseen photographs from the investigation into the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio. The images include a full‑length shot of killer Bradley Murdoch and several photos of Joanne Lees, the victim’s girlfriend, who survived the attack. NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole said the new images might trigger memories or a tip, and a reward of up to A$500,000 is offered for information that leads to Falconio’s remains. Body‑cam footage of an interview with Murdoch a week before his death was also released. The case remains open until the body is found.
Police in Australia have released previously unseen photographs from the investigation into the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, 25 years ago.
Falconio was shot on July 14 2001 near Barrow Creek, north of Alice Springs. His body has never been found; the killer Bradley Murdoch died last year without revealing its location.
The images include a full‑length picture of Murdoch looking straight at the camera, and several photos of Joanne Lees as she survived the attack. One shows her traumatised hours later, another shows injuries she sustained.
NT Police commissioner Martin Dole said the release could jog memories or lead to a tip‑off, and a reward up to A$500,000 is available for information leading to the remains.
Body‑cam footage of an interview with Murdoch a week before his death has also been released, as police tried to get him to name the burial spot. The case remains open until Falconio’s remains are located.
