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This podcast delves into the perplexing disappearance of Ray and Jenny Kelet, a couple who vanished while prospecting near Sandstone, Western Australia in 2015. The story begins with their background, their love for the outdoors, and their plans for the prospecting trip. After their disappearance, a search operation was launched, leading to the discovery of their abandoned campsite and the search for their missing quad bike. The investigation took a dramatic turn with the discovery of Ray's body at the bottom of a mine shaft, revealing injuries consistent with a homicide. Suspicion fell upon Graham Millen, their prospecting companion, due to inconsistencies in his story and the discovery of evidence linking him to the campsite. The investigation continued, with the police treating the case as a potential homicide, but no charges were laid against Graham Millen. The coroner's inquest concluded that Ray's death was a homicide, but the circumstances surrounding Jenny's disappearance remain unclear. The podcast highlights the families' ongoing quest for justice, their disappointment with the police handling of the investigation, and their unwavering hope to find Jenny's body.

Outlines

00:00:39

The Disappearance of Ray and Jenny Kelet

This chapter introduces the story of Ray and Jenny Kelet, a couple who went missing while on a gold prospecting trip near Sandstone, Western Australia in 2015. The chapter details their background, their love for the outdoors, and their plans for the prospecting trip.

00:02:51

The Search and Initial Investigation

This chapter describes the events that unfolded after Ray and Jenny went missing. Their families contacted the authorities, and a search operation was launched. The chapter details the discovery of their abandoned campsite, the search for their missing quad bike, and the initial investigation into their disappearance.

00:41:19

Ray's Body is Found and the Suspicion of Foul Play

This chapter describes the discovery of Ray's body at the bottom of a mine shaft. The chapter details the forensic evidence found at the scene, including injuries to Ray's body and the presence of blood. The chapter also explores the possibility that Ray's death was a result of a fall or an assault.

00:48:13

Graham Millen Comes Under Suspicion

This chapter focuses on Graham Millen, Ray and Jenny's prospecting companion. The chapter details the inconsistencies in his story, including his alleged route home and his claim to have gone on an overnight prospecting venture. The chapter also explores the discovery of cigarette butts and a pillowcase containing DNA evidence linking Graham to the campsite.

01:01:40

The Investigation Continues and the Coroner's Inquest

This chapter describes the ongoing investigation into Ray and Jenny's disappearance. The chapter details the police's decision to treat the case as a potential homicide, the announcement of a reward for information, and the denial of a request to charge Graham Millen. The chapter also discusses the passing of Ella, Ray and Jenny's dog, and the impact of the case on their families. The chapter also describes the coroner's inquest into Ray and Jenny's deaths. The chapter details Graham Millen's refusal to speak at the inquest, the coroner's decision to compel him to give evidence, and his testimony. The chapter also explores the possibility of an accident and the coroner's conclusion that Ray's death was a homicide.

01:14:50

No Charges Laid and the Search for Jenny

This chapter describes the director of public prosecutions' decision not to lay charges against Graham Millen. The chapter details the families' disappointment with the decision and the ongoing search for Jenny's body. The chapter also discusses the renewed interest in the case and the discovery of a shirt in the mine shaft where Ray's body was found.

01:19:27

The Search for Justice Continues

This chapter describes the families' ongoing quest for justice. The chapter details Ray's brother Dave's blog post about the case, the families' disappointment with the police handling of the investigation, and their desire to find Jenny's body. The chapter also discusses the ongoing search for Jenny and the hope that someone will come forward with information.

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Q&A

• What was the initial theory about Ray and Jenny's disappearance?

  The initial theory was that Ray and Jenny had gotten lost while prospecting or had fallen down one of the many abandoned mine shafts in the area.

• What evidence led investigators to suspect that Ray's death was a homicide?

  The evidence included injuries to Ray's body, particularly his broken hyoid bone, the lack of skeletal injuries, and the blood on his boots and petrol can.

• Why did Graham Millen refuse to speak at the coroner's inquest?

  Graham Millen refused to speak at the inquest on the grounds that anything he said could be used to incriminate him.

• What was the coroner's conclusion about Ray and Jenny's deaths?

  The coroner concluded that Ray's death was a homicide by a person or persons unknown. She was unable to determine how Jenny died, but was satisfied that her remains were somewhere in the Sandstone area.

• What is the current status of the investigation into Ray and Jenny's disappearance?

  The investigation remains active and ongoing, but no charges have been laid against Graham Millen. The families are still searching for Jenny's body and hoping that someone will come forward with information.

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