3 year old Cheryl Grimmer disappeared without a trace from Fairy Meadow beach in 1970. This story has rocked Australia to its core and is covered by BBC's Fairy Meadow Podcast. In this special episode of Detectives, understand how Frank Sanvitale and Damian Loone, the two investigators, dedicated themselves to working the Grimmer case. They found a confession in 2016, but the suspect known as 'Mercury' walked free because the confession was deemed inadmissible. They talk about the lingering affects of watching someone you truly believe is guilty slip through the cracks because of loopholes and poor police processes.  If you would like to keep up to date on more information on this case, Cheryl’s family have created the following <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justiceforcherylgrimmer?mibextid=LQQJ4d">Facebook</a> group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justiceforcherylgrimmer?mibextid=LQQJ4d">https://www.facebook.com/justiceforcherylgrimmer?mibextid=LQQJ4d</a> Search BBC's Fairy Meadow podcast on the LiSTNR app to hear the full story.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

3 year old Cheryl Grimmer disappeared without a trace from Fairy Meadow beach in 1970. This story has rocked Australia to its core and is covered by BBC's Fairy Meadow Podcast. In this special episode of Detectives, understand how Frank Sanvitale and Damian Loone, the two investigators, dedicated themselves to working the Grimmer case. They found a confession in 2016, but the suspect known as 'Mercury' walked free because the confession was deemed inadmissible. They talk about the lingering affects of watching someone you truly believe is guilty slip through the cracks because of loopholes and poor police processes. If you would like to keep up to date on more information on this case, Cheryl’s family have created the following Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforcherylgrimmer?mibextid=LQQJ4d Search BBC's Fairy Meadow podcast on the LiSTNR app to hear the full story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 year old Cheryl Grimmer disappeared without a trace from Fairy Meadow beach in 1970. This story has rocked Australia to its core and is covered by BBC's Fairy Meadow Podcast. In this special episode of Detectives, understand how Frank Sanvitale and Damian Loone, the two investigators, dedicated themselves to working the Grimmer case. They found a confession in 2016, but the suspect known as 'Mercury' walked free because the confession was deemed inadmissible. They talk about the lingering affects of watching someone you truly believe is guilty slip through the cracks because of loopholes and poor police processes.&nbsp; If you would like to keep up to date on more information on this case, Cheryl’s family have created the following <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justiceforcherylgrimmer?mibextid=LQQJ4d" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> group:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/justiceforcherylgrimmer?mibextid=LQQJ4d" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/justiceforcherylgrimmer?mibextid=LQQJ4d</a> Search BBC's Fairy Meadow podcast on the LiSTNR app to hear the full story.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

DETECTIVES: Investigating the Fairy Meadow cold case

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Crime Insiders is LiSTNR's home of true crime.      DETECTIVES hears from the professionals behind some of the world's most gripping criminal investigations. Hosted by former police officer Brent Sanders, the series features law enforcement operatives who were either first on the scene or painstakingly pieced together evidence long after the dust had settled. Raw, revealing and deeply personal, these conversations take you inside the interview rooms, crime scenes, and sleepless nights that define the pursuit of justice.  FORENSICS takes you deep inside the minds and methods of the world’s top forensic experts. Hosted by award-winning journalist and true crime author Dr Liz Porter, these interviews cut through the TV clichés to reveal what forensic science really looks like - up close, complex, and constantly evolving. From the techniques that crack high-profile cases to the breakthroughs that exonerate the innocent, these are the real stories behind the science of solving crime. JUDGEMENTS delves into the gripping world of high-profile criminal cases, examining the twists and turns that lead to justice - or its failure. Each episode explores a landmark case, from the shocking crime to the courtroom drama. We break down the evidence, witness testimonies, and legal strategies, unveiling the complexities that shape the outcome.   REWIND is our ‘best of’ series. A weekly re-visit of episodes we’ve curated just for you - our true crime audience. These are the episodes we believe you cannot miss if you call yourself a true crime fan.    Crime Insiders is YOUR home of true crime.

Crime Insiders is LiSTNR's home of true crime.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
DETECTIVES hears from the professionals behind some of the world's most gripping criminal investigations. Hosted by former police officer Brent Sanders, the series features law enforcement operatives who were either first on the scene or painstakingly pieced together evidence long after the dust had settled. Raw, revealing and deeply personal, these conversations take you inside the interview rooms, crime scenes, and sleepless nights that define the pursuit of justice.&nbsp;
FORENSICS takes you deep inside the minds and methods of the world’s top forensic experts. Hosted by award-winning journalist and true crime author Dr Liz Porter, these interviews cut through the TV clichés to reveal what forensic science really looks like - up close, complex, and constantly evolving. From the techniques that crack high-profile cases to the breakthroughs that exonerate the innocent, these are the real stories behind the science of solving crime.
JUDGEMENTS delves into the gripping world of high-profile criminal cases, examining the twists and turns that lead to justice - or its failure. Each episode explores a landmark case, from the shocking crime to the courtroom drama. We break down the evidence, witness testimonies, and legal strategies, unveiling the complexities that shape the outcome. &nbsp;
REWIND is our ‘best of’ series. A weekly re-visit of episodes we’ve curated just for you - our true crime audience. These are the episodes we believe you cannot miss if you call yourself a true crime fan.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Crime Insiders is YOUR home of true crime.

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