On December 7, 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe decided to spend his Sunday shopping at the Sunshine Plaza, hoping to find Christmas gifts for his family. To get there, he would need to take a 20-minute bus ride. As he waited for the bus, unaware that it had broken down, Daniel could never have imagined that a predator was lurking nearby, ready to take advantage of his unfortunate situation.

Warning: This episode includes violence against children. A warning before this is discussed is provided within the show. 

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Kiels Mountain Road Underpass

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/10-years-later-the-life-and-death-of-daniel-morcombe/news-story/9f19aadc0645ea907316d2816e9b752d

https://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2013/QSC13-337.pdf

https://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2015/QCA15-087.pdf

Confession Video

https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-040

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/prisoner-who-tortured-daniel-morcombes-killer-said-he-had-it-coming/0b69o2v2h

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-01/child-killer-laws/100665802

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/daniel-morcombe-murder-trial-brett-peter-cowans-second-confession-shown-in-court-20140227-33md8.html

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