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Lucie Blackman, a young British flight attendant, moves to Tokyo in search of adventure but finds herself struggling in the hostess scene. Her diary entries reveal deep feelings of loneliness and disorientation. The podcast delves into her mysterious disappearance, the frantic search by her family, and the intricate investigation that follows. Disturbing evidence eventually links her to a suspect, Joji Obara, whose unsettling background is explored. As the court case unfolds, the tragic outcomes leave her family devastated, highlighting the challenges of justice.

[Part 2 of 2]After 46-year-old Vitaly Kaloyev loses his entire family in the Überlingen mid-air collision, he becomes consumed by grief. Unable to move on, he pours his energy into finding the air traffic controller he believes is responsible for the death of his wife and children. As Kaloyev discovers whether revenge really is the best medicine, the question emerges – is he a hero or a villain?---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-106-peter-nielsen-part-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Part 1 of 2]As midnight approached on July 1 2002, the German village of Owingen was disturbed by a deep rumbling from above. Residents assumed an unforecast storm was brewing, but seconds later a thunderous explosion roared as a large ball of fire illuminated the night sky.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-106-peter-nielsen-part-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During recess and lunchtime at Hackham West Primary School in 1982, teachers patrolled the schoolyard to oversee the young children as they ran around and played together between lessons. Yet, there was often one student separated from the others, preferring to stick by her teachers’ sides rather than go off and play with her peers – 10-year-old Louise Bell...Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Elsha McGillFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-105-louise-bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early 2000s, the internet became increasingly affordable and readily available, which led to online chat rooms soaring in popularity. Logging into the local Manchester Teens chat room became a regular occurrence for 16-year-old Stockport student, “Mark”, who longed to find a girlfriend online.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-104-mark-and-john Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 10 July 2001, New South Wales police received a frantic phone call from 21-year-old Sef Gonzales. He’d just returned home to discover that his mother Loiva, father Teddy, and younger sister Clodine had been the victims of a brutal murder. ---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Gemma HarrisAdditional writing and editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-103-the-gonzales-family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21-year-old Britt Lapthone developed a passion for travel at a young age, so it came as no surprise to her friends and family when she announced her plans to backpack solo through Europe. In mid-2008, Britt took off in search of adventure, lapping up many unforgettable experiences before eventually arriving in the Croatian town of Dubrovnik. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Milly Raso and Elsha McGillFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-102-britt-lapthorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-year-old Sunshine Coast schoolgirl Sian Kingi was looking forward to her friend’s upcoming birthday party. She joined her mother at the shops in Noosa Heads to buy fabric for a new outfit and then rode her usual bike route home.---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-101-sian-kingi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 26 1966, siblings Jane, Arna and Grant Beaumont joined the hundreds of Adelaide residents who flocked to Glenelg beach to find respite from the scorching summer heat. It was a trip they’d made on their own many times before, and as usual, their mother Nancy sent them off with just enough money to buy bus fare and lunch from the bakery. ---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Elsha McGillAdditional editing by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-100-the-beaumont-children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Bristol teenager Becky Watts failed to show up for a planned lunch date with her boyfriend and then stopped responding to text messages from her friends, they immediately suspected that something was wrong. Although it wasn’t like Becky to be out of contact for so long, there was nothing to indicate she had run away from home or met with foul play.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Victoria DieffenbacherAdditional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGillFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-99-becky-watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.