Police hope new photos will help find remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio 25 years after infamous murder
Northern Territory police have released previously unseen photographs from the 2001 investigation into the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio. Authorities hope the new evidence will help locate Falconio's remains, 25 years after the crime occurred.
Why it matters
The case remains a culturally significant cold case in Australia, and the release of new evidence represents a final effort to provide closure to the victim's family.
The investigation into the murder of Peter Falconio and the abduction of Joanna Lees will stay open until his remains are found, NT police say. The investigation into the murder of Peter Falconio and the abduction of Joanna Lees will stay open until his remains are found, NT police say. Northern Territory Police hope new photos will help find remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio 25 years after infamous murder Northern Territory police reopen evidence boxes in bid to close investigation of horrific crime
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Northern Territory police have reopened evidence boxes to uncover several previously unseen photographs from the investigation into the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio and attempted abduction of his girlfriend Joanne Lees.
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