August 11th is Eden Westbrook’s 26th birthday, her family isn’t lighting candles — they’re still chasing the truth. For years, Jason and Amanda Westbrook have fought political red tape, silence, and shifting governments to uncover what really happened to their daughter. As Tasmania stalls on a bill that could finally open the case, this episode marks another year without closure — and a family refusing to stop asking questions.

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As a special treat, I’d love to share the first episode of a new podcast we’ve been working on.

We know many listeners use true crime to fall asleep, and while we get why, we wanted to offer you a less unsettling way to drift off.

The show is called Silent Secrets — a bedtime podcast for curious minds. It’s designed to help you slowly drift into sleep, letting go of the day’s worries and exploring the quiet wonders of the world.

Thank you for taking the time to listen to the first episode on The Mary Celeste. New episodes will drop every Monday in the Silent Secrets feed. We’d love it if you could follow and rate the show on your favourite podcast platform.

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In this short bonus episode, we share an unexpected twist at the 11th hour: the parliamentary bill that, if passed, would grant Jason and Amanda access to Eden’s autopsy photos has taken a shocking turn. 
 

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Investigative journalist Adam Shand takes listeners into his world of real crime, honed from forty years of covering Australia's biggest law and order stories. These are the firsthand stories of the cops, robbers, and victims who lived them. 

Listen to episode 1, Monday, 2nd June. 

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In this episode, hear a moment that is a monumental step for the Westbrook family, and a social media post opens up a fresh set of questions.

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Just when you thought the story was over, the questions only deepen. Hosted by Sally Leydon - Marion’s daughter and the voice you know from The Lady Vanishes - The Missing Matter picks up the trail after the March 2024 coronial findings. With over 22 million downloads behind it, this fan-funded follow-up launches on its own new feed, ready to chart a fresh journey into the unknown.

Join Sally and her investigative team as they:

• Revisit key locations from Australia to Europe, chasing every lead
• Deploy scent-tracking dogs in the hunt for Marion’s final resting place
• Travel worldwide—from Japan and London to Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg and Lille
• Reflect on the coronial findings, the excitement of live events, and the planning stages of an epic research trip
  
  

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In this powerful episode, Jason and Amanda Westbrook react to the latest findings in Dr Byron Collins’ preliminary report on Eden’s death and the surrounding allegations. Plus, encouraging news from the Tasmanian Attorney-General and one of Australia’s leading barristers gives the family renewed hope in their search for the truth.

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Trigger Warning:
This episode contains discussion of suicide, death, child abuse, and investigative failures. Listener discretion is advised.

Forensic pathologist Dr. Byron Collins returns with a preliminary report into the death of Eden Westbrook — and raises serious concerns. Despite decades of experience, Dr. Collins says he’s never seen a case where critical evidence like autopsy photos has been withheld to this extent.

In this episode, he questions the original cause of death, highlights unusual injuries, and outlines key procedures that were missed — including the failure to take genital swabs or thoroughly examine the scene.

Working pro bono for the Westbrook family, Dr. Collins makes one thing clear: this case needs to be reinvestigated.

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Two individuals have come forward independently with allegations that another police officer is a pedophile. Larry (not his real name) mentions four people who have made similar allegations. Meanwhile, Christine, who served as a civilian in the police force, speaks about her experiences with disgraced pedophile cop Paul Reynolds.

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On February 18th, 2015, Eden Jade Westbrook passed away.

Ten years on, two vigils are taking place in St Helens and Hobart, with her family speaking.

In this special episode, we bring you those heartfelt tributes.

If you want to help, please sign the petition here

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