What’s Missing is a brand new podcast that explores the wide-reaching, devastating impacts that occur when someone disappears without a trace. Hosted by Loren O’Keeffe, the founder and CEO of the Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN), the series features interviews with family members and loved ones of missing Australians, going beyond the headlines to provide a deep, unflinching insight into their searches and struggles.
It’s been four years since I first learned about the disappearance of Niamh Maye, an 18-year-old who went missing from the small New South Wales town of Batlow back in 2002. I don’t know if it’s because Niamh and I finished high school in the same year, or we shared a similar taste in music, but I felt instinctively drawn to her story. At the time of her disappearance, Niahm was just a young woman, setting out on an adventure with friends and testing the waters of life, like so many 18-year-olds do. But unlike the rest of us, something pulled Niamh under.
As I learned more about Niamh’s story, the revelations that unfolded left me in shock. I spent four years speaking with family, friends, witnesses and members of law enforcement to try and get some answers. The result is Missing Niamh, the latest 12 part series from Casefile Presents. Researched and hosted by me, the series features exclusive interviews with key players, who help us dive into the details of Niamh’s case as we go back to Batlow to try and make sense of what really happened.
The entire 12-part series is available now. Be sure to download and follow Missing Niamh, wherever you get your podcasts.
https://missingniamh.com
Hear from Australia’s leading forensic expert pioneering the National DNA Program, on how and why she does this important work.
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Assoc. Prof. Jodie Ward – guest
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
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For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/assoc-prof-jodie-ward
Hear the wisdom and anecdotes of Australia’s authority on all things Missing Persons as she shares her incredible insights, experiences and expertise.
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Dr Sarah Wayland – guest
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
Ambiguous Loss, pioneered by Dr Pauline Boss
www.ambiguousloss.com
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
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For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/dr-sarah-wayland
Hear the impact of and perspectives gained from spending three decades living with the enormous presence of the enormous absence of your big brother.
*What’s Missing was adapted from MPAN’s book, Too Short Stories. Dylan and Owen’s story was written by David Halliday. Get a copy of the book at Too Short Stories.
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Dylan Redman – guest
Erin Munro – additional writing
Catherine Seccombe – research
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
Find Owen Redman Facebook: @helpfindowen
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
www.casefilepresents.com
For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/dylan-for-owen
Hear from a determined, devoted man on his tireless quest to learn any information regarding the whereabouts of his partner of almost 30 years.
*What’s Missing was adapted from MPAN’s book, Too Short Stories. Peter and Paul’s story was written by Jeremy Massey. Get a copy of the book at Too Short Stories.
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Peter Harris – guest
Erin Munro – additional writing
Catherine Seccombe – research
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
Missing Person: Paul Rushworth
Facebook: @missingpaulrushworth
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
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For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/peter-for-paul
Hear about the complexities unique to the missing sibling dynamic, the pain of speculation and the potential for growth, from an insightful, reflective older brother.
*What’s Missing was adapted from MPAN’s book, Too Short Stories. Sasoon and Sevak’s story was written by J.C. Burke. Get a copy of the book at Too Short Stories.
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Sasoon Simonian – guest
Erin Munro – additional writing
Catherine Seccombe – research
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
www.casefilepresents.com
For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/sasoon-for-sevak
Hear from the very private, very patient father of a missing schoolgirl that has captivated baffled Victorians for almost a decade.
*What’s Missing was adapted from MPAN’s book, Too Short Stories. Fred and Bung’s story was written by Lili Wilkinson. Get a copy of the book at Too Short Stories.
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Fred Pattison – guest
Erin Munro – additional writing
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
With a guest appearance from the Casefile's Anonymous Host
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
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For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/fred-for-bung
Hear an uncanny story of how one daughter of a missing sailor faces a second disappearance within her own family.
*What’s Missing was adapted from MPAN’s book, Too Short Stories. Jen, David and Andrew’s story was written by Robyn McMicking. Get a copy of the book at Too Short Stories.
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Jen Jurss – guest
Erin Munro – additional writing
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
www.casefilepresents.com
For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/jen-for-david-andrew
Hear a heartbroken father's desperate plea to know whether or not his missing son is alive, and a heart-wrenching letter from his mum.
*What’s Missing was adapted from MPAN’s book, Too Short Stories. Get a copy of the book at Too Short Stories.
Nick and Paul’s story was written by Erin Munro
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Jenny and Nick Wright – guests
Catherine Seccombe – research
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
Missing Person: Paul Robert Wright
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Missing-Person-Paul-Robert-Wright-466126803428360
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
www.casefilepresents.com
For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/nick-for-paul
Hear what it’s like when your husband of 31 years goes missing; from the financial toll to the administrative nightmares and the psychological torment.
*What’s Missing was adapted from MPAN’s book, Too Short Stories. Zee and Warren’s story was written by Paul Bugeja.
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Zee Meyer – guest
Erin Munro – additional writing
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
Speak Up 4 Warren
Facebook: www.facebook.com/speakup4warren
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SpeakUp4Warren
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
www.casefilepresents.com
For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/zee-for-warren
In Episode 1, you’ll hear how a son's life has been consumed by the disappearance of his beloved father — and his car — in their tight-knit community.
*What’s Missing was adapted from MPAN’s book, Too Short Stories. Jason and Nicola’s story was written by Belinda Smart.
Credits
Loren O’Keeffe – host
Jason Sallese – guest
Erin Munro – additional writing
Mike Migas – production, scoring
Maricarmen Rubí Baeza – graphic design
Paulina Szymanska – video, web design
Help Find Nicola Sallese
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpfindNicolaSallese
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpfindnicolasallese
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalleseNicola
Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN)
www.mpan.com.au
Casefile Presents
www.casefilepresents.com
For full list of credits please visit https://whatsmissingpodcast.com/episode-1-jason-for-nicola