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Witness: Perfect Alibi

Witness is the home of investigative podcasts for news.com.au Witness Season 4: Perfect Alibi Three police investigations and two coronial inquests have failed to find out what happened to Leslie Ball, who vanished more than 30 years ago. Investigative reporters Jo Townsend and Callum Denness have spent two years trying to unravel what happened to the war veteran and grandfather as part ofnews.com.au"s six-part true crime podcast series Perfect Alibi.They’ve tracked down family members and

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66:49

Pressure | 8

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/11/24

The pressure builds on both police and those they’re pursuing, until somebody cracks. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee

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58:28

Malicious Prosecution | 7

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/11/17

The police zero in on a person of interest. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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51:02

How did we get here? | 6

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/11/09

We go back to the beginning of the police investigation. All news footage used in this episode courtesy of 7NEWS. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us

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61:27

The Evidence | 5

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/11/08

An inquest reveals what police have - and haven’t - found about William’s disappearance. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au

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16:44

Bonus episode - The Inquest

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/11/03

What to expect at today’s inquest into William’s disappearance. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au See

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48:29

The Police Theory | 4

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/10/27

Does the police theory of what happened to William make sense? Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au See

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49:16

The Foster Parents | 3

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/10/20

William’s foster family, and the moment he goes missing. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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49:48

Searching for Karlie | 2

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/10/13

William’s birth family, and the decision to take him away. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener

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45:22

Mistaken | 1

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/10/07

What if everything you thought you knew about the disappearance of William Tyrrell was … wrong? Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at

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2:04

Introducing Witness: William Tyrrell

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/10/06

The definitive story of Australia’s most controversial missing person’s case. Launches 8 October 2024. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at

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34:23

Leap of Faith | The Missing 49 Million Bonus Episode

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/09/15

Tipoffs are flooding in as the Alan Metcalfe investigation goes from a cold case to a live one. His links to Russia come to light, as well as the way he tore families apart. The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq

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42:42

False Prophet | 8

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/08/25

Alan Metcalfe’s business activities are all pointing to US megachurches he was involved with and to conservative political groups in the US including former President Donald Trump. Could this be where the missing millions ended up? The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast

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27:02

Resurrection | 7

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/08/18

It’s like the plot of a Hollywood movie—an accused scammer faking his own death and running off with the cash. Rumours are swirling and gaining momentum and Alex Turner-Cohen wants to find out once and for all. The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on

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41:43

Safe Haven | 6

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/08/11

Alan Metcalfe claimed he was keeping investors’ money in a safe place. The treasure hunt leads to some of the world’s most notorious tax havens and gold that you can’t see or touch. The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram:

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40:01

Mother Mary | 5

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/08/04

Alan’s wife Mary Metcalfe is now the boss of Safe Worlds. Many investors are unhappy. Authorities are circling and a so-called Irish billionaire enters the scene with staggering promises. The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram:

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35:07

Promised Land | 4

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/07/28

The money trail is all leading back to a tiny town in Western Australia. But what business did Alan have there, and why was he so interested in its residents? The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook:

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36:34

Language of Angels | 3

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/07/21

What is Safe Worlds, the business that Alan Metcalfe proposed would be bigger than Google and resurrect the entire world economy? Was he truly a genius or was the idea little more than a pipe dream? The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials:

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34:10

Genesis | 2

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/07/14

It’s time to go back to the very beginning where it all started for accused fraudster Alan Metcalfe. In a remote Queensland mining town, Alan learned he could scam people - and get away with it. The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials:

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33:24

Judgment Day |1

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/07/07

Alan Metcalfe was a seemingly successful businessman with a big turnout at his funeral. But was this ‘tech entrepreneur’ all he seemed to be? His death sparked a cascade of questions from 600 investors about what happened to their money. All 49 million dollars of it. The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe

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2:20

Introducing: The Missing 49 Million

Witness: Perfect Alibi ·

2024/06/28

It was supposed to be 'bigger than Google' so how did it all go so wrong? Meet Alan Metcalfe, the Aussie man who claimed to have found the secret to AI in the Bible and convinced hundreds of investors to part with their money. 49 Million dollars has vanished into thin air, join Alex Turner-Cohen as she tries to solve the mystery of the missing millions. Episode 1 releases on Monday, 8th July. The Missing $49 Million is an 8-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning Finance

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