Witness: William Tyrrell

<p>Witness is the home of investigative podcasts for <a href="https://www.news.com.au">news.com.au</a></p> <p dir="ltr">It’s 10.56am. A family home in Kendall, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Three-year-old William Tyrrell is reported missing. Last seen wearing his favourite Spider-Man suit. Ten years after his disappearance on 12 September 2014, there is still no sign of William. The police believe his foster mother knows something. She denies it. Only one of them can be telling the truth.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content </em><a href="http://news.com.au/"><em>here</em><br></a><em>Follow us on socials: Instagram: </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/newscomauhq/"><em>@newscomauhq</em></a><em> </em><em>Facebook: </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/news.com.au"><em>News.com.au</em></a><em> TikTok: </em><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@news.com.au?lang=en"><em>@news.com.au</em></a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://apple.co/4cGJZI0"><em>Subscribe to Crime X+</em></a><em> and listen to this podcast ad-free</em></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on </em><em>1800 333 000</em></p> <p><em>Contact us confidentially at </em><em><a href="mailto:witness@news.com.au">witness@news.com.au</a></em></p> <p><strong>Witness season 1: The Missing 49 Million</strong></p> <p>The story of one Aussie man, the secret code he claimed to find buried in the Bible and $49 million dollars of investors' money that's gone missing.<br>Gold Coast businessman Alan Metcalfe said his tech company had found the secret to artificial intelligence. He convinced hundreds of people to part with their life-savings but when Alan died, no one knew what had happened to their money. <br>Join Alex Turner-Cohen as she tries to find the missing millions, uncovering the wild story behind the company Alan promised would one day be “bigger than Google”.</p>

Introducing: The Missing 49 Million

It was supposed to be 'bigger than Google' so how did it all go so wrong? Meet Alan Metcalfe, the Aussie man who claimed to have found the secret to AI in the Bible and convinced hundreds of investors to part with their money. 49 Million dollars has vanished into thin air, join Alex Turner-Cohen as she tries to solve the mystery of the missing millions.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning Finance Reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Read more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-28
03:50

Judgment Day | The Missing 49 Million Ep 1

Alan Metcalfe was a seemingly successful businessman with a big turnout at his funeral. But was this ‘tech entrepreneur’ all he seemed to be? His death sparked a cascade of questions from 600 investors about what happened to their money. All 49 million dollars of it.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-07
36:07

Genesis | The Missing 49 Million Ep 2

It’s time to go back to the very beginning where it all started for accused fraudster Alan Metcalfe.  In a remote Queensland mining town, Alan learned he could scam people - and get away with it.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-14
36:54

Language of Angels | The Missing 49 Million Ep 3

What is Safe Worlds, the business that Alan Metcalfe proposed would be bigger than Google and resurrect the entire world economy? Was he truly a genius or was the idea little more than a pipe dream?  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-21
39:51

Promised Land | The Missing 49 Million Ep 4

The money trail is all leading back to a tiny town in Western Australia. But what business did Alan have there, and why was he so interested in its residents? The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-28
37:50

Mother Mary | The Missing 49 Million Ep 5

Alan’s wife Mary Metcalfe is now the boss of Safe Worlds. Many investors are unhappy. Authorities are circling and a so-called Irish billionaire enters the scene with staggering promises.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-04
42:23

Safe Haven | The Missing 49 Million Ep 6

Alan Metcalfe claimed he was keeping investors’ money in a safe place. The treasure hunt leads to some of the world’s most notorious tax havens and gold that you can’t see or touch.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-11
44:25

Resurrection | The Missing 49 Million Ep 7

It’s like the plot of a Hollywood movie—an accused scammer faking his own death and running off with the cash. Rumours are swirling and gaining momentum and Alex Turner-Cohen wants to find out once and for all.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-18
29:21

False Prophet | The Missing 49 Million Ep 8

Alan Metcalfe’s business activities are all pointing to US megachurches he was involved with and to conservative political groups in the US including former President Donald Trump. Could this be where the missing millions ended up?  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-25
45:03

Leap of Faith | The Missing 49 Million Bonus Episode

Tipoffs are flooding in as the Alan Metcalfe investigation goes from a cold case to a live one. His links to Russia come to light, as well as the way he tore families apart.  The Missing $49 Million is an eight-part investigative series by news.com.au, hosted by award-winning finance reporter Alex Turner-Cohen. Got a tip? Email us: Missingmillions@news.com.auRead more on this story at news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ listen to this podcast ad-free. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-15
35:50

Introducing Witness: William Tyrrell

The definitive story of Australia’s most controversial missing person’s case. Launches 8 October 2024. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-06
04:22

Mistaken | 1

What if everything you thought you knew about the disappearance of William Tyrrell was … wrong?   Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-07
47:33

Searching for Karlie | 2

William’s birth family, and the decision to take him away. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-13
52:34

The Foster Parents | 3

William’s foster family, and the moment he goes missing. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-20
51:30

The Police Theory | 4

Does the police theory of what happened to William make sense? Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-27
51:22

Bonus episode - The Inquest

What to expect at today’s inquest into William’s disappearance. Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content hereFollow us on socials: Instagram: @newscomauhq Facebook: News.com.au TikTok: @news.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+ and listen to this podcast ad-free If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-03
18:23

Carl Bayly

no surprise, she found nothing!

09-08 Reply

Carl Bayly

I don't need to hear any more to know that she is dragging it out and will never find the money

09-08 Reply

J Coker

programmer sounds like a weird one

07-26 Reply

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