Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid revisits a 1990 Melbourne cold case that never made national headlines — a woman who stepped off a suburban train and was never seen again. Quiet, careful, and genuinely haunting in its lack of resolution."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
An Australian investigation into the 1990 disappearance of Sarah MacDiarmid, a Melbourne woman who vanished after stepping off a train at Kananook Station in Victoria's southeastern suburbs. Decades later, with no body ever found and no one charged, the podcast reopens a cold case that has haunted her family and investigators for over 30 years.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — essential context; the case builds gradually
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid
What is Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid about?
An Australian investigation into the 1990 disappearance of Sarah MacDiarmid, a Melbourne woman who vanished after stepping off a train at Kananook Station in Victoria's southeastern suburbs. Decades later, with no body ever found and no one charged, the podcast reopens a cold case that has haunted her family and investigators for over 30 years.
Is Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if Australian cold case disappearances interest you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Sarah MacDiarmid stepped off a Melbourne train at Kananook Station in 1990 and was never found. This podcast reopens a cold case that has waited more than 30 years for answers.
Who is Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid for?
Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid is ideal for: Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture.
What is the best episode of Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — essential context; the case builds gradually. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid?
Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid?
If you enjoy Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid, you might also like: Australian True Crime, Lost in Larrimah, The Lady Vanishes, White Devil. See our full "Podcasts Like Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Quiet; persistent; empathetic; Australian-focused
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- 6-8 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- Australia
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