Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
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"This was a traumatic and horrific event for Ms Lees, and for Peter's family, who have now gone such a long time without the answers they deserve."
— Martin Dole , Executive
"It is deeply regrettable that Murdoch died without, as far as we know, ever disclosing the location of Peter's remains."
— Martin Dole , Executive
Key People
Bradley Murdoch was convicted of the murder of Peter Falconio.
Joanne Lees was Peter Falconio's girlfriend, who survived an attempted kidnapping.
Northern Territory Police Commissioner.
Peter Falconio was an Australian man who was murdered in 2001.
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Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
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