Episode 032 - The Highway of Death

The infamous "Highway of Death" between Townsville and Mount Isa in Queensland, Australia, became synonymous with tragedy after a series of unsolved murders and disappearances. Over the past few decades, at least 12 people have been found dead or gone missing along the "Townsville Killing FIelds", often under mysterious and chilling circumstances. The isolated road, a stretch of Flinders Highway, became a notorious site for those who disappeared, with some of the most haunting cases dating back to the 1970s.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the chilling history behind the "Highway of Death" and the unsolved murders along this remote stretch of road.

**Correction: The Highway of Death runs through the top half of Queensland, not the bottom half.

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Sources cited:

• Sutton, Candace. 2018. "Grisly past of 'highway of death' where missing man vanished." The Courier Mail, January 13. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/grisly-past-of- highway-of-death-where-missing-man-vanished/news-story/21d9c056be9b64ba30cf227fecce26c0.
• The Canberra Times. 1970. "Girls found dead, police seek man." August 6: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110340115.
• The Canberra Times. 1971. "Questions on double murder." August 14: 9. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110673873.
• The Canberra Times. 1975. "Girl's death 'sadistic'crime." August 6: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110651058.
• Jolly, Nathan. 2018. "Clues missed in baffling murder." The Queensland Times, September 23. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.qt.com.au/news/we-want-answers-familys-anguish-over-bungled-inves/3531430/.
• Robson, Frank. 2016. "Mission for justice: what happened to Mick Isles?" The Sydney Morning Herald, January 20. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/mission-for-justice-the-search-for-mick-isles-20151216-gloy1q.html.

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