Human remains found in Alice Springs to be tested for murdered backpacker Peter Falconio

Mum of murdered Brit backpacker Peter Falconio tells of her pain as his remains were found 22 years on

THE mother of murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio told of her pain as hopes were dashed his remains had been found after 22 years. Reports — said to have been confirmed by multiple sources — suggested bones were discovered near Alice Springs in the Australian Outback. The mother of murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio told of her painCollect But Northern Territory police later categorically denied any find. Peter’s mum Joan, 75, fro…

Who was Peter Falconio? Site of remains of murdered backpacker still unknown

Northern Territory police say they have not found remains of Briton, 28, who was shot in 2001 in the outback despite reports

Peter Falconio murder: Human remains found near where British backpacker was last seen alive in Australia in 2001

Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of Peter Falconio's murder in December 2005, following the presentation of significant DNA and CCTV evidence to the court. He was subsequently given a life sentence with a minimum of 28 years in prison.

Peter Falconio murder: Police deny human remains found after 'link' to backpacker's killing

Northern Territory Police released a short statement denying claims that it had found remains despite the reports emerging in Australia.

Peter Falconio murder: Police deny claims human remains found in case of British backpacker

Reports of Outback discovery had raised hopes of a breakthrough in one of Australia’s most enduring crime mysteries

Mystery of British backpacker who disappeared 22 years ago deepens

Bones reportedly found in Alice Springs, close to where Peter Falconio vanished