# Betrayal at Snapper Point: The Case of Michelle Leng

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-09-19T06:14:20+00:00
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## Resource

The episode details the tragic 2016 murder of Michelle Leng, a Chinese international student living in Australia. After disappearing from a Sydney shopping trip, her body was discovered in the Snapper Point blowhole bearing signs of a brutal assault. Investigations revealed that her uncle, Derek Barrett, had restrained and tortured her in their shared home while other family members were away. Barrett was initially sentenced to 46 years in prison after digital evidence and vehicle tracking linked him to the crime. Several years later, a discovered USB drive revealed even more graphic footage of the abuse, leading to additional charges and a longer period before parole eligibility. Ultimately, the source portrays a harrowing case of betrayed trust and the devastating impact on the victim's mother. Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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