WorldPolice hope new photos will help find remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio 25 years after infamous murder

Northern Territory police have reopened evidence boxes in the murder investigation involving British backpacker Peter Falconio. They hope previously unseen photographs may help uncover what happened and bring the case closer to closure. Falconio’s girlfriend, Joanne Lees, was also subjected to an attempted abduction. Twenty-five years after the outback disappearance, the crime still resonates as one of Australia’s most horrific and culturally defining cases. Falconio’s family continues to face unanswered questions.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-07-13 22:23Original