The Lady Vanishes

An inquest announcement, as a poisons expert and a criminal behavioural analyst give their assessment of Ric Blum's history. Plus, putting together the pieces - a timeline of Blum's life and actions, and how they link to Marion Barter.Links for Laura Richards:Crime Analyst podcast: https://www.crime-analyst.com/episodes/Crime Analyst Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@crimeanalystWebsite: https://www.thelaurarichards.com/Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comCornered - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comWalking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comLook Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Bad Encounter - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.comBreaking News 3 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5952-breaking-news-3 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monique Cornelius finally speaks out - revealing the terrifying admission which made her fear Ric Blum, plus the reason she believes she escaped his advances.Also, an appeal for another possible victim in Melbourne. What an estranged daughter and cousin's widow had to say.Music credits:Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comUnnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Perspectives by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4207-perspectives License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Crickets SFX - Played N Faved https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQb8sOHpJl4EMFlotcqxrjQDown the Rabbit Hole - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comBad Encounter - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comLook Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comDon’t Die on Me - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comBad Encounters - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comThe Call - Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In her own words - Ghislaine's recollections of Ric Blum.Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Flip The Script by Otis GallowayFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9564-flip-the-script License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://linktr.ee/ogallowaymakesmusic Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comNo Suspects by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albumsFinal Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an all too familiar love story built on a web of lies that left a woman heartbroken, humiliated and robbed of her life savings. Only this time, it happened in Belgium. More details of Ghislaine's affair with Ric Blum will leave you gobsmacked, as will the memories of other listeners who are now coming forward to detail their encounters with the `man of many names.' Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Unsafe Roads by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4923-unsafe-roadsLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Suspects by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albumsRising by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4290-rising License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.comThe Question Is (Quizpackage) by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/228-the-question-is-quizpackage License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de + more - contact The Lady Vanishes for details/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our new listeners, and our long time supporters who want a refresher, this 6-part bonus catch-up series of The Lady Vanishes provides an overview of the case of Marion Barter. It's been a long journey from where we started back in April 2019 to where we are today, and these catch-up episodes will get you up to speed, quickly.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.comEp15 - Countdown - MyuuEp15 - Music from https://filmmusic.io"Spy Story: The Agent" by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Ep16 - A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comEp16 - Music from https://filmmusic.io"Perspectives" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Ep16 - What Could Have Been - MyuuEp16 - Ita - Cold ChiselEp16 - Countdown - Myuu Ep17 - Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3712-enter-the-mazeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep17 - Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep17 - Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep17 - Troublemaker Theme - MyuuEp18 - Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep18 - A Darker Heart - https://audionautix.comEp18 - Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep19 - Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3712-enter-the-mazeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ep19- Look Out - MyuuEp19 - Countdown - Myuu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new alleged victim of Ric Blum comes forward in Belgium after seeing coverage of The Lady Vanishes in a Luxembourg newspaper. Her extraordinary and very familiar claims of romance, deception, theft and... poison. Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane ( afbrisbane.com )Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Crime Thriller Podcast by Dave Deville Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9532-crime-thriller-podcast License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.davedevillemusic.com/ No Suspects by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspects License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albums Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/The Call - Mattia Cupelli https://www.mattiacupelli.com A Darker Heart - Audionautixhttps://audionautix.com Hitman by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3880-hitman License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3712-enter-the-maze License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Rising by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4290-rising License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former bank manager makes startling new claims of seeing Marion in public just a few years ago, as the Coroner hears from the lawyers about what findings she should make... about what happened to Marion.Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane ( afbrisbane.com )Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu  https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Flip The Script by Otis GallowayFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9564-flip-the-script License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://linktr.ee/ogallowaymakesmusic Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tide License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Bad Encounter - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/The Question Is (Quizpackage) by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/228-the-question-is-quizpackage License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de Satiate - only percussion by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4320-satiate-only-percussion License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dig deeper into Ric Blum's finances and find out what options are available to investigators and if there are other charges that can be laid against him.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Unsafe Roads by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4923-unsafe-roadsLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/Blackout by Frank SchroeterFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9278-blackoutLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.schroeter.52Flip The Script by Otis GallowayFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9564-flip-the-scriptLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/ogallowaymakesmusicTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a preview to episode 41, Sally, Bryan, Alison and Joni discuss where the investigation is at and where to from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The origins of Ric Blum and how he apparently funded his high-flying lifestyle on a pensioner's budget. We also hear from a man who says Ric used to boast to him about his nefarious activities.Thanks to Alliance Française de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Nebula - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Round That Corner - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situationLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePiruw - Keith O’Sullivanhttps://www.youtube.com/c/KeithOSullivanmusic/featuredSurf Shimmy by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4448-surf-shimmyLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseUnsafe Roads by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4923-unsafe-roadsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseRock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprodHitman by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3880-hitmanLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.comTape calculator SFX by Tomlija freesound.orgCountdown by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4865-countdownLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/Spy Story: The Agent by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/84-spy-story-the-agentLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.sascha-ende.deRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The brief of evidence is laid out with more on the police interrogation and what detectives thought of the answers provided by Ric Blum. Also, what options are available to the Coroner and where to from here.Thanks to the Alliance Française de BrisbaneTheme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Round That Corner - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Poltergeist - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBlackout by Frank SchröterLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/9278-blackoutLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWaiting Room #2 by Brian Holtz MusicLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7149-waiting-room-2License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseUnnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situationLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Suspects by Tim KuligLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspectsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe Call - Mattia Cupelli https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Ivory by Luca FraulaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8312-ivoryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseUnderscore#6 by Lilo SoundLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6378-underscore-6License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first glimpse of the full brief of evidence, plus Janet Oldenburg's reaction to the inquest and an interview with her U.K. cousin John.Thanks to Alliance Français de Brisbane ( afbrisbane.com )Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Breaking News 4 by Sascha Ende®Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5953-breaking-news-4License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBlackout by Frank SchröterLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/9278-blackoutLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseUnsafe Roads by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4923-unsafe-roadsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMarch of the Mind by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mindLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDark Secrets (DECISION) by Sascha Ende®Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/246-dark-secrets-decision-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNebula - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Cornered - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situationLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final day of evidence; What Mr Blum had to say, Sally's heartfelt impact statement and some words from the State Coroner.Thanks to Alliance Francaise de Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/ Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/What Could Have Been - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr Blum's evidence becomes more outlandish and contradictory, yet despite gaping holes in his testimony, he maintains he's telling the truth. Instead, he accuses all of the women who've spoken out against him of lying. Plus, the extraordinary love letter that you won't be able to forget.Thanks to Alliance Française Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Walking into Darkness - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Look Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Satiate - only percussion by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4320-satiate---only-percussionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseRising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Suspects by Tim KuligLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspectsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inquest resumes and Mr Blum's stories keep changing. Has his mind become muddled or is it a ploy?Sally's team of super sleuths travel from across the world to support her.Thanks to Alliance Française, Brisbane https://www.afbrisbane.com/Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/No Suspects by Tim KuligLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8870-no-suspectsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTroublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Rising Tide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThey're Coming by Tim KuligLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8494-they-re-comingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe Call - Mattia Cupelli https://www.thedarkpiano.com/A Darker Heart - Jason Shaw on https://audionautix.com/Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3929-ishikari-loreLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLook Out - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the inquest into Marion Barter's disappearance was adjourned a couple of months ago, devastating floods and Covid have been playing havoc with lives in this part of Australia. However, we've been doing some digging for information behind the scenes as we prepare for Mr Blum to take the stand for three final days.Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Half Mystery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5026-half-mysteryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOutsider - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/The Orders Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/Final Step by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5294-final-step-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSatiate - only percussion by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4320-satiate---only-percussionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.