US EditionAustralian Police Offer New Reward in Bid to Find Peter Falconio’s Body
- In June 2025, Northern Territory authorities announced a reward of up to A$500,000 to anyone who provides details that help locate the remains of Peter Falconio.
- The reward follows repeated unsuccessful searches to find Falconio's body after his 2001 murder near Barrow Creek by Bradley John Murdoch, who was convicted in 2005.
- Murdoch shot Falconio in the head and abducted Joanne Lees, who escaped and sought help after hiding in the outback for hours.
- Acting Commander Mark Grieve encouraged anyone who might have helpful details to come forward, stressing that it’s always possible the information could be important and that it is never too late to speak with the police.
- Murdoch remains in Alice Springs prison serving a life sentence with a 28-year non-parole period and has yet to disclose Falconio's location, keeping the investigation unresolved.
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A murder without a body, a perpetrator who is silent and now: $500,000 reward. Is Australia's outback puzzle solved after 24 years?
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$500,000 reward announced to find murdered backpacker remains
Northern Territory police have increased the reward to find the remains of murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio. The announcement comes as the man convicted for his murder, Bradley John Murdoch, is terminally ill with cancer. Police believe there are still people out there that may have information to close the case before his death.
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WTX NewsPeter Falconio: Australian police offer $500k reward for information leading to discovery of British backpacker's remains
Peter Falconio was backpacking with his partner Joanne Lees, both from Yorkshire, when he was ambushed and shot dead by Bradley John Murdoch.
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