Matty
Casefile Presents
When 20-year-old Matthew Leveson failed to return home after a night out clubbing in Sydney, his loved ones were worried sick. Matty was a trustworthy, warm, and caring young man who adored his friends and family, not the type of person who would just take off without a word. Suspicion soon fell on Matt’s partner, 45-year-old Michael Atkins, after it was revealed that the pair were fighting on the night of Matt’s disappearance. But was that unfortunate timing, or did Atkins have something to hide?Matty is a 10-part series narrated by Loren O’Keeffe from The Missed Foundation (formerly known as MPAN – Missing Persons Advocacy Network). Join Loren as she documents the decade-long struggle faced by Matt’s parents, Mark and Faye, who refused to give up on their son. We go behind the headlines for an exclusive insight into how the investigation unfolded, exploring the failures of law enforcement and the ongoing obstacles faced by the Levesons. At the heart of it all lies the question: how far would you go to bring your loved one home? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 29min
Episode 10: Coping to This Day
Families must go on after loss. For Mark and Faye Leveson, the journey to find Matt and give him a proper funeral was long and heartbreaking. Loren and the Levesons talk about how they have navigated those journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2025 • 40min
Episode 9: After the Inquest
Court watchers, fair‑weather friends, and dealing with the media — the Levesons experienced it all. When tragedies like Matt’s disappearance shake families, most are ill‑equipped for the aftermath. What did they learn about justice? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2025 • 38min
Episode 8: Search for Matt
When Atkins revealed Matt’s burial site, Mark & Faye Leveson joined the search for their son’s remains in the Royal National Park in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire. In a dramatic moment at the end of the third and final excavation, a bone was found. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2025 • 58min
Episode 7: Atkins’ Testimony
The court unfolds as Atkins testifies under protection, revealing the night Matt vanished. Tensions rise during questioning about Matt's fate and Atkins' controlling behavior. Inconsistencies emerge regarding his actions, from drug-seeking trips to contradictory claims about caring for Matt. As the coroner dismantles his story, Atkins faces scrutiny over cryptic texts and implausible excuses. A shocking admission of perjury paves the way for a deal that reveals Matt's final resting place, igniting a community outcry and a family's relentless pursuit of justice.
Oct 20, 2025 • 29min
Episode 6: Inquest is Reopened
Mark and Faye Leveson, parents of missing Matthew Leveson, share their harrowing journey through the reopened inquest. Mark reflects on his determination to self-represent and challenge investigative shortcomings, while Faye opens up about the emotional toll and family dynamics. They discuss missed evidence and confront a complex choice regarding immunity for a key witness. The couple's tenacity seeks not only justice but the hope of finally bringing Matt home, revealing the heartbreaking intersections of love, loss, and perseverance.
Oct 20, 2025 • 50min
Episode 5: Intervening Years
Faye Leveson, the mother of Matty, and Mark Leveson, his father, share their harrowing experiences searching for their son after his disappearance. They discuss the emotional toll of ambiguous loss and the challenge of navigating legal hurdles without closure. The couple describes becoming amateur detectives, using tools like a mattock for their searches, and recounts their struggles with misleading tips and false leads. Community support played a crucial role, as they advocated for justice and reinitiated inquests to uncover the truth behind Matty's case.
Oct 20, 2025 • 57min
Episode 4: The Criminal Trial
Mark and Faye Leveson became disillusioned with the police, but finally Atkins was charged with Matt’s disappearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2025 • 38min
Episode 3: Atkins a Suspect
When police found Matt’s abandoned car and a Bunnings receipt for duct tape and a mattock purchased on the day Matt went missing, suspicion fell on Atkins. A search of his home was videotaped, ensuring important evidence was captured on film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2025 • 24min
Episode 2: Matt is Missing
On Saturday, 22 September 2007, Matt and his much older partner, Michael Atkins, went clubbing. After that night, Matt vanished, and his family began a frantic search. Atkins was strangely unhelpful until Mark and Faye forced him to go to the police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2025 • 45min
Episode 1: Matthew Leveson
For nearly a decade, Loren O’Keeffe, founder of the Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN), watched Mark and Faye Leveson’s tireless search for their missing son Matthew, who had his whole life ahead of him until he began dating the wrong man... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
