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Motive & Method

Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro
Motive & Method
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    Bonus: David Cunningham [Extended Interview]

    24/04/2026 | 24 mins.
    For over fifty years, David Cunningham has been searching for the truth about his sister Anita, who vanished while hitchhiking Queensland’s notorious Flinders Highway in 1972.
    While her friend Robin was tragically found murdered, Anita’s fate remains one of the Outback's most enduring and haunting mysteries.
    In this powerful, extended interview from the documentary series Outback Murder Highway, David shares the grueling reality of a half-century search for justice. From the initial desperate weeks to the sudden breakthrough of new witnesses, he explores the theories, the suspects and his hope that someone who knows something will come forward.

    This interview was conducted by Jo Townsend for the television series Outback Murder Highway - On Channel 9 at 8.30pm on Wednesday nights - from April 22 to May 13.
    Or watch anytime here - on 9Now.
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    Outback Murder Highway: The Sensible Creek Killings

    22/04/2026 | 31 mins.
    Two 18-year-old girls disappeared on the Flinders Highway in 1972. One was found murdered, the other has never been found.
    In this first episode of our special series for Outback Murder Highway, Tim & Xanthe are joined by investigative journalist Amelia Oberhardt to dissect the unsolved case of Anita Cunningham and Robin Hoinville-Bartram. Could police have missed crucial evidence all those years ago that could prove they were victims of one of Australia's most notorious serial killers?
    You can watch the Outback Murder Highway TV documentary series 8.30pm Wednesday on Channel 9 from April 22 to May 13.
    Or watch anytime here - on 9Now.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Outback Murder Highway - Coming Soon...

    16/04/2026 | 2 mins.
    One Australian highway - 11 people dead or missing
    In this special series, criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro and forensic criminologist, Dr Xanthe Weston are unpacking four major cases under investigation in the exclusive new television documentary series Outback Murder Highway.
    In each episode, Tim & Xanthe are joined by investigative journalist Amelia Oberhardt to dissect the history of these unsolved cases along Australia's notorious Flinders Highway, and the new developments revealed in the documentary series.
    Plus, we'll be releasing bonus extended interviews from the documentary series.
    Launching April 23.
    Watch Outback Murder Highway every Wednesday night from April 22 - May 13 at 8.30pm on Channel 9 or catch up anytime on 9Now.

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    TED BUNDY BONUS EPISODE: DNA Breakthrough In Serial Killer Case

    08/04/2026 | 33 mins.
    Breaking news on notorious serial killer Ted Bundy decades after his execution - A DNA breakthrough has linked Ted Bundy to another cold case murder, proving his story may not be as closed as once believed. In this bonus episode, Xanthe and Tim unpack the breakthrough and what it reveals about the enduring power of forensic science. Also, how rapid advances in DNA technology are cracking long-cold cases here in Australia and driving fresh arrests. From infamous killers to unknown offenders, this episode explores how science is reshaping investigations and what secrets might still be waiting to surface.
    You can watch our full video episodes on Youtube - click here!
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    Catching Peter Foster & Finding A Missing Baby: Ken Gamble (Part 2)

    07/04/2026 | 21 mins.
    A dramatic arrest on a Queensland beach and a years-long search for a missing baby - it’s not all cybercrime for private investigator Ken Gamble! In part two of our conversation, Ken takes us inside his pursuit of Australia’s most notorious conman, Peter Foster. Plus, how he got dragged into a major case of a missing baby in the United States - and unravelled the mother's conflicting claims of murder and adoption.
    You can watch our full video episodes on Youtube - click here!
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About Motive & Method

Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.
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