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Police Release Final Footage of Murdoch Denying Knowledge of Peter Falconio’s Whereabouts

The tape was released to renew public appeals for information that could lead to a $500,000 reward.

Overview

  • Northern Territory Police publicly released body‑worn camera footage on July 10–11, 2026 showing Bradley John Murdoch angrily repeating “I know nothing” when officers pressed him about the location of Peter Falconio’s body.
  • The footage was filmed weeks before Murdoch’s death in July 2025 while he was in palliative care and records the last documented police effort to get him to disclose where Falconio was buried.
  • Police also released fresh investigation images — including a footprint in red sand, a bullet and markings on Falconio’s van, plus photos of Joanne Lees’ injuries — to prompt new leads ahead of the 25th anniversary.
  • Murdoch was convicted in 2005 for Falconio’s murder and for the assault and attempted kidnapping of Joanne Lees, with forensic evidence such as DNA on Lees’ shirt and matching restraints cited at trial.
  • Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact investigators, with a $500,000 reward active and investigators warning that Murdoch died in 2025 without revealing the burial site, leaving Falconio’s family without closure.