The Lady Vanishes
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"The Lady Vanishes is one of Australia's most gripping investigative podcasts. Journalist Sally Leydon spent years investigating the cold case disappearance of Marion Barter — and the podcast directly contributed to police reopening the investigation."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +Exceptional binge factor — near impossible to stop at one episode
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
An investigative podcast from LiSTNR exploring the mysterious disappearance of Marion Barter, an Australian schoolteacher who vanished without a trace in 1997. Journalist Sally Leydon joins forces with Marion's daughter Rosie to uncover the truth, uncovering shocking new evidence that ultimately led police to reopen the cold case.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — must be heard in order from the beginning
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is The Lady Vanishes about?
An investigative podcast from LiSTNR exploring the mysterious disappearance of Marion Barter, an Australian schoolteacher who vanished without a trace in 1997. Journalist Sally Leydon joins forces with Marion's daughter Rosie to uncover the truth, uncovering shocking new evidence that ultimately led police to reopen the cold case.
Is The Lady Vanishes worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 9/10 on binge factor. A journalist and a daughter search for answers about a missing Australian schoolteacher
Who is The Lady Vanishes for?
The Lady Vanishes is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of The Lady Vanishes to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — must be heard in order from the beginning. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to The Lady Vanishes?
The Lady Vanishes is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Lady Vanishes?
If you enjoy The Lady Vanishes, you might also like: In the Dark, Your Own Backyard, West Cork, The Teacher's Pet. See our full "Podcasts Like The Lady Vanishes" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Investigative
- Episode length
- 30-50 min
- Episodes
- 100+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Country
- Australia
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