# Murdoch’s Final Defiance Before Death | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-07-11T02:07:12+00:00
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In his final days, Bradley John Murdoch — convicted murderer of backpacker Peter Falconio — defiantly insisted he knew nothing about the body’s location during a tense police interview, even as he faced death from throat cancer. The chilling case, which unfolded on a remote highway in 2001 when Murdoch staged a car breakdown, led to Falconio’s murder and his girlfriend Joanne Lees’ brutal kidnapping — though Lees escaped. Despite serving a life sentence and being confronted repeatedly, Murdoch never revealed the body’s whereabouts. Now, 25 years later, Northern Territory Police are still hunting for the truth, offering a half-million-dollar reward for any information that could finally bring closure to one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dc1e34b44cfc60f3

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