In the '70s, Sydney's Northern Beaches are the epitome of Aussie beach culture. Sparkling waves with perfect breaks when the sun is out. Parties with cheap wine and weed when the sun goes down. On a regular Saturday night in June 1978, 18-year-old Trudie leaves a party at Newport Surf Club just after midnight. Thumbing a ride on Barrenjoey Road, she is picked up... and never seen again. The community rallied. Police and volunteers scour the peninsular in the biggest search in New South Wales' history. But Trudie's disappearance is just the start of this mystery. In the weeks and months after she goes missing, other women come forward to tell the police terrifying stories of abduction and rape. As Ruby Jones investigates, a picture emerges of a venal predator on the Northern Beaches... a person with powerful friends. For Ruby, it's clear where the story starts... but where it will take her? Do you have a tipoff or know something about this story? Let us know at unraveltruecrime@abc.net.au or use our contact page. Find the podcast on the ABC listen app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
INTRODUCING — Barrenjoey Road
Barrenjoey Road
Suspicious Minds
The Hunting Ground
The Green Kombi Van
The Big Bad Wolf
The Unholy Relationship
Christmas Tree Hill