NT Police Release Unseen Photos 25 Years After Peter Falconio Murder

Sun Sep 06 2026 01:20:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

NT Police share fresh images in hope of locating Britain's body 25 years after the 2001 Barrow Creek tragedy.

Police in Australia have released previously unseen photographs from their 2001 investigation into the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, marking 25 years since the horrific event in Northern Territory's Barrow Creek. The images, shown in a press conference, include a full‑length shot of the convicted killer Bradley Murdoch and scenes of Joanne Lees’ injuries following her escape. NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole described the release as a significant milestone and urged anyone with information to contact the authorities. A reward of up to A$500,000 is offered for leads that could locate Falconio’s remains. The case remains open until the whereabouts of the body are confirmed, according to the police.

NT Police Release Unseen Photos 25 Years After Peter Falconio Murder

Falconio, originally from Huddersfield, was shot on a remote stretch of highway near Barrow Creek, about 186 miles (300 km) north of Alice Springs, on 14 July 2001. His body has yet to be found and police hope the fresh images may spark a tip that could locate the remains.

Tall man in a yellow t‑shirt and blue shorts

The photographs include a full‑length shot of Bradley Murdoch, the convicted killer, staring straight at a camera during the investigation. They also show Joanne Lees in traumatic aftermath and her injuries after the assailant bound her wrists with cable ties.

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole called the release a “significant milestone” and urged anyone with information to come forward. A reward of up to A$500,000 is on offer for leads that could bring closure to the case.

Earlier, police had released a body‑cam interview with Murdoch attempting to extract the location of the body before his death from throat cancer. The release of these images may bring new witnesses to the forefront and keep the investigation alive until a definitive answer is found.