Sydneys Hidden & Forgotten Crimes

Pauline Sowry Illawarra’s Missing Mum Case: 30-Year Breakthrough


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In this gripping episode, Claire and Duncan take a deep dive into one of the Illawarra’s most haunting cold cases the disappearance of Pauline Sowry, a devoted mother who vanished without a trace around Christmas 1993. For nearly three decades, her case remained unsolved, leaving her family in heartbreaking limbo. Now, with a major breakthrough and a recent arrest, long-awaited answers may finally be within reach.

Join us as we unpack the timeline of Pauline's disappearance, the painstaking efforts to reopen the investigation, and the emotional toll on her son, Jason Lawrence. We explore how socio-economic bias and the “perceived seriousness” of cases can impact police response, and examine the legal battle now unfolding in court.

This is more than just a true crime story it's about justice, resilience, and the enduring hope of a family that never gave up.

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Sydneys Hidden & Forgotten CrimesBy Cameran Quinn