Australian Police Release Unseen Photos 25 Years After British Backpacker's Murder

Police in Australia have released previously unseen photographs from their investigation into the 25-year-old murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio.

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Australian police release unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker Peter Falconio's murder

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Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

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Sky Published 14 July 2026

Australian police release unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker Peter Falconio's murder

Police in Australia have marked the 25th anniversary of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio by releasing previously unseen photographs from their investigation.

BBC Published 14 July 2026

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

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