A young woman goes missing, and her parents soon discover a body matching her description. The podcast delves into the investigation, including the strange behavior of a family member and the pursuit of the fugitive responsible. The emotional impact on the victim's family is also explored.
The trial raised questions about Potter's credibility and motive, highlighting inconsistencies in his statements and evidence.
The prosecution failed to establish a clear motive for the murder and couldn't find evidence linking Kim Barry to drugs or criminal activities.
Graham Potter became a suspect in the murder case, but escaped town before police could question him, leaving the case unsolved.
Deep dives
Kim Barry's Mysterious Disappearance
Kim Barry, a 19-year-old girl, went missing after a night out at Crown Gardens disco. Her parents became worried when she didn't return home and her body was later found at Jamberoo Lookout, brutally murdered and dismembered. A witness came forward, linking Graham Potter, Kim's acquaintance, to the crime, leading to his arrest. However, Potter claimed that two drug dealers were the actual culprits. The trial examined the evidence, including conflicting testimonies and blood found in Potter's unit. The case remained unsolved as the trial ended.
Graham Potter's Shifting Stories
Graham Potter's defense presented conflicting stories about the events leading to Kim Barry's murder. Potter claimed that he had invited Kim back to his unit, but turned violent when she rejected him. However, Potter later changed his narrative, implicating two drug dealers in the crime. The inconsistencies in his statements raised doubts about his credibility, and the prosecution presented evidence disputing his version of events.
Motive and Evidence in Question
The trial raised questions about Potter's motive to kill Kim Barry. The prosecution failed to establish a clear motive, and investigations couldn't find any evidence of Kim's involvement in drugs or criminal activities. Inconsistencies were found in blood evidence and the tools used for dismemberment, casting doubt on Potter's claim that two other individuals were responsible. The trial ended without a conclusive resolution, leaving the case unsolved.
Graham Potter's Disappearance
Graham Potter withdraws his savings, opens a joint bank account with his fiance, and takes the rest of the week off sick. He tells his fiance not to do anything stupid if anything happens to him. He leaves in his car and is never seen again. Police consider him a suspect in the murder of Kim Barry, but he manages to skip town before they can question him.
The Investigation and Evidence
A skull found near the crime scene is identified as Kim Barry's, with evidence of blunt force trauma. Investigation reveals blood stains and suspicious items in Graham Potter's unit, including bed sheets and a dressing gown matching the skull's injuries. Traces of blood and matching hair are found throughout the unit. DNA matches with Kim Barry's blood group further incriminate Potter. The evidence supports the theory of dismemberment in Potter's bathtub.
When Brian and Beverly Barry returned from a weekend away to discover their 19-year-old daughter Kim was gone, they initially assumed she was out with friends. Then news broke that a body had been found in some bushland south of their home in Wollongong, New South Wales, and it wasn’t long before the truth came out...