Little Girl Lost: The Unsolved Murder of Leanne Holland

<p>After Leanne's beaten body was found in bushland at Ipswich, Queensland in 1991, her sister's boyfriend, Graham Stafford, was convicted and jailed. However he was set free in 2009 and his conviction quashed on appeal. A retrial was ordered but one did not go ahead. So, who killed Leanne Holland? Over several episodes we will closely examine the history, myths, untruths, and stories surrounding the characters at the very heart of this case. For the first time, a new perspective of this brutal murder and its aftermath will be revealed.</p>

Episode 10: What now?

What the results of Graham Stafford’s lie detector test reveal. And, what now? The future for Stafford and his supporters, plus what could have been for Leanne Holland.Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.weebly.comDarkest Child by Keven MacLeod at incompetech.com​Get Back Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/pMdlF4rbf6Y See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-28
18:49

Episode 9: Revelations

The results of the police review of Leanne Holland’s murder are revealed to the prime suspect. The offer of a lie detector test is taken up.  And, a challenge...Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.weebly.comLETTING GO by Nicolai Heidlas Music https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlasCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/3MIDmPMlbcgGet Back Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/pMdlF4rbf6YNight Music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.comDay of Recon by Max Surla - Media Right Productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-15
43:29

Episode 8: The Police Review

Amid mounting public pressure following the quashing of Graham Stafford's murder conviction and a decision not retry him, Queensland police launched a review in the Leanne Holland case. Was Leanne's murderer arrested, convicted and sentenced, or is a child killer still at large? The re-investigation would be fully transparent and the findings made public. After 2 years the review was completed in 2012. But, for reasons unknown, the findings were never made public. Until now....Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.weebly.comGet Back Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/pMdlF4rbf6YThe Woods - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/dU5bvAeHgc0Octagon - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/YhMB1jwpLhULETTING GO by Nicolai Heidlas Music https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlasCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/3MIDmPMlbcgEther - Silent Partner: https://youtu.be/r6En29azNBAVague - Marc Wright https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJH0sPES4Vqn_DYiqm4GTABad Man - Marc Wright https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJH0sPES4Vqn_DYiqm4GTA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-28
58:09

Episode 7: Release, Redemption and Review

Graham Stafford is released from jail after serving time for murdering Leanne. However, he won't give up the fight to clear his name. The legal battle, the media campaign and the police review that followed.Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.weebly.comStranger by Aerocity https://soundcloud.com/aerocityCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music provided by Music for Creators https://youtu.be/KAY8wAqcoy0Vague by Marc Wrighthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJH0sPES4Vqn_DYiqm4GTA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-31
35:41

Episode 6: Life After Murder

For both Leanne Holland’s family and friends, and Graham Stafford and his supporters, life became a living hell after Stafford was sent to jail for life. Many of Leanne’s loved ones would never recover, and some would endure even more trauma. Stafford became a target in prison, while his supporters began a long fight to try to prove his innocence.Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.weebly.comNight Music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.comGet Back Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/pMdlF4rbf6YDarkest Child by Keven MacLeod at incompetech.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-17
34:03

Episode5: An Alternate Killer. The Trials.

23 days after Leanne's murder, while Graham Stafford is in custody, another 12 year old school girl is found murdered - not far from the Holland residence. What implications does this have for Stafford? We look at the trials for these two murders.Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.weebly.comDarkest Child by Keven MacLeod at incompetech.comDay of Recon by Max Surla - Media Right ProductionsHandsome Devil by Marc WrightBad Man by Marc Wright See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-03
38:27

Episode 4: An Arrest

Police are homing in on Graham Stafford as the main suspect for Leanne's murder. We hear about his upbringing and life from those who know him best. Then, the event which could change everything.Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.weebly.comAcoustic Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusicCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported— CC BY-ND 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music provided by Music for Creators https://youtu.be/KDPbT81v7wYWomangirl by Marc Wrighthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJH0sPES4Vqn_DYiqm4GTASyris by Kasper Kreationshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveMwgWBhM3QYy8b2qKeEdghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc1B5AX8hpA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-19
25:25

Episode 3: The Evidence

Leanne’s body is found in bushland and police start to build their case. What detectives saw, what they were told and the evidence they found.Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.weebly.comDay of Recon by Max Surla - Media Right ProductionsIN YOUR ARMS by Nicolai Heidlas Music https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlasCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/tkYNuH1UrSYGet Back Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/pMdlF4rbf6Y See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-07
44:55

Episode 2: Leanne Disappears

It is Monday, September 23rd, 1991 - the day Leanne Holland was last seen alive. What did she do? Who was she with? We hear from Graham Stafford, the man who describes her last known activities. How did her family react to her disappearance? And, what happened next...Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli at mattiacupelli.weebly.comDarkest Child by Keven MacLeod at incompetech.comDay of Recon by Max Surla - Media Right Productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-22
24:39

Episode 1: All About Leanne

This first episode introduces us to 12 year Leanne Holland. While she's remembered as the victim of a brutal murder, she was also someone's much loved daughter, sister, niece and friend.Music:Touch by Mattia Cupellihttp://mattiacupelli.weebly.comTomorrow by BENSOUNDhttp://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-09
16:12

Little Girl Lost: The Unsolved Murder of Leanne Holland

A preview of the 7 News / Murder Uncovered podcast series into the 1991 murder of 12 year old Leanne Holland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-08
00:50

Kim Beattie

it was not the body of a young woman. it was the body of a tiny innocent child.

09-16 Reply

Unicorn 1

The music is lovely and so suited to the story ❤ RIP little one...

11-26 Reply

Joanne Burnett

music really gets in the way of the message

06-22 Reply

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