In 2003, a 13 year old boy named Daniel Morcombe went missing.

The main suspect would not be arrested until 2011, following an extensive "sting" operation.

In this episode George and I discuss how Australian police used the "Mr Big" method to illicit a full confession and discover evidence, 8 years after the crime had taken place.

Cocktail: Operation Sting

• 2 shots gin
• Fresh lemon juice
• Honey 
• Ancho Liqueur (or any ancho chile liqueur)

Sources:

• Auralcrave - The Stranger: the true story of Daniel Morcombe
• The Sting: The undercover operation that caught Daniel Morcombes killer by Kate Kyriacou
• The Inquest into the disappearance and death of Daniel James Morcombe
• https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jul/15/film-based-on-daniel-morcombe-case-is-selfish-cash-grab-parents-say