The podcast explores the discovery of Heidi's jacket and wallet, as well as a tent found in a barn. It discusses the challenges of relying on witness statements and the significance of corroborating evidence. The search effort uncovers clues in a dense, rocky bush, including a potentially relevant bone fragment. The podcast also delves into the discovery of a bag of clothes in a forest, leading to speculation about their connection to the case. The hosts highlight the impact of police handling of evidence on the investigation and tease upcoming witness testimonies that could be groundbreaking.
The discovery of Heidi's jacket and wallet, hidden and intentionally placed, raises questions about the thoroughness of previous searches and adds to the mystery surrounding her case.
The finding of Heidi and Urban's tent, with unique features and blood spots matching Urban's blood type, suggests the possibility of an attack occurring while they slept and further deepens the mystery.
Deep dives
Discovery of Heidi's Jacket and Wallet
Graham Pierce, a search and rescue volunteer, discovered Heidi Parkinan's jacket and wallet off the trail between Tararoo Creek Road and Crosby's clearing. The discovery of the jacket and wallet confirmed that Heidi had been in the area, corroborating earlier sightings. The jacket was neatly folded and hidden behind a mound, suggesting it was intentionally placed there. The wallet was found nearby and contained identifying information and foreign funds. The items had been missed during previous searches, leading to questions about the thoroughness of those searches.
The Mystery of the Tent
Randall Cornish discovered Heidi and Urbann's tent in a barn nine months after their disappearance. The tent had been searched previously, raising questions about how it was missed. The tent had unique features, including cut straps and a zigzag rip on the main door. Blood spots were found on the roof, matching Urbann's blood type. The discovery of the tent posed more questions about what happened to Heidi and Urbann, with possible scenarios, of an attack occurring while they slept.
The Bag of Clothes
In 2017, Alan Ford found a bag of clothes discarded in a forest on the Coromandel Peninsula. The clothes included women's leggings and socks, eerily similar to what Heidi had worn. The police initially took interest, but later informed Alan that the clothes had been destroyed without further investigation. The destruction of the clothes raised concerns and added to the mystery surrounding Heidi and Urbann's case.
Unanswered Questions and Speculation
The discoveries of Heidi's jacket and wallet, the tent, and the bag of clothes raise more questions than answers. The circumstances surrounding these items create intriguing possibilities about what happened to Heidi and Urbann. The thoroughness of previous searches and the handling of evidence by the police create an air of confusion and mystery around the case.
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In 1989 two Swedish backpackers, Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Hoglin arrived in New Zealand for the trip of a lifetime. And never went home. They were last seen alive together in Thames on April 7th 1989. One year after their mysterious disappearance Urban Hoglin's body would be found and confirmed a brutal murder. But to this day Heidi's body has never been found. Season 3 of GUILT will see Ryan attempt to finally bring an end to this mystery and send Heidi home to her family where she belongs. Ryan will uncover never before heard witnesses, fresh evidence in a Season of the podcast that really has to be heard to be believed.
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