Lost in Larrimah
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Lost in Larrimah is the rare true crime podcast where the community is as compelling as the case — a sun-baked outback settlement with a dozen residents, deep feuds, and one missing man. Atmospheric, wry, and quietly devastating in its lack of resolution."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
- ✓Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
In December 2017, 70-year-old Paddy Moriarty vanished from Larrimah — a remote outback settlement in the Northern Territory with barely a dozen permanent residents — along with his dog. No body was ever found, no charges were ever laid, and the tiny community of feuding locals became the only suspects. The podcast investigates the mystery while building a vivid, often wryly funny portrait of one of Australia's strangest communities.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — community dynamics need establishing from the start
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Lost in Larrimah about?
In December 2017, 70-year-old Paddy Moriarty vanished from Larrimah — a remote outback settlement in the Northern Territory with barely a dozen permanent residents — along with his dog. No body was ever found, no charges were ever laid, and the tiny community of feuding locals became the only suspects. The podcast investigates the mystery while building a vivid, often wryly funny portrait of one of Australia's strangest communities.
Is Lost in Larrimah worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. A man disappears from an outback settlement with 12 residents, lifelong feuds, and one very missing dog. The ABC's finest outback mystery — and one of the most absorbing podcasts in Australian true crime.
Who is Lost in Larrimah for?
Lost in Larrimah is ideal for: Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode; Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture.
What is the best episode of Lost in Larrimah to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — community dynamics need establishing from the start. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Lost in Larrimah?
Lost in Larrimah is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Lost in Larrimah?
If you enjoy Lost in Larrimah, you might also like: Australian True Crime, Casefile True Crime, Your Own Backyard, Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo. See our full "Podcasts Like Lost in Larrimah" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Curious; wry; atmospheric; absorbing
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- Australia
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