Case 300: Tegan Lane (Part 1)

Update: 2024-10-12

Digest

This podcast delves into the complex and disturbing case of Tegan Lane, a baby who disappeared in 1996. The story begins with the disappearance of Naomi, an 18-year-old who went missing from Batlow, New South Wales in 2002. The host, who finished high school the same year as Naomi, feels drawn to her story and shares their personal connection to the case. The podcast then introduces Kelly Lane, a water polo player who was pregnant in 1996 but concealed it from her friends and family. The episode explores the unusual circumstances surrounding her pregnancy and the subsequent birth of her daughter, Teegan. The podcast reveals that Kelly had given birth to another child, Kayla, in 1995 and placed her for adoption. However, she denied ever being pregnant in 1996 or visiting Wright Hospital. The episode explores the inconsistencies in her story and the social worker's decision to contact the police. Kelly admits to lying about her children and their fathers. She reveals that she had three children, Kayla, Teegan, and Jacob, and that she placed them all for adoption. The episode explores her reasons for lying and the impact it had on her life. The police investigate Kelly's story and discover that there is no record of Tegan's birth. They interview Kelly's family and friends, who are unaware of her pregnancies. The episode explores the police's growing suspicions about Kelly's truthfulness. Kelly is interviewed by the police again in 2001. She provides a different version of events, claiming that Tegan's father was a man named Andrew Norris. The episode explores the inconsistencies in her story and the police's growing doubts. The police investigate Kelly's story about Andrew Norris and Tegan's whereabouts. They find no evidence to support her claims and begin to suspect that she is lying. The episode explores the police's efforts to find Tegan and the growing mystery surrounding her disappearance. Kelly is interviewed by the police for a third time in 2004. She maintains her story about Andrew Norris but provides conflicting details. The episode explores the police's frustration with Kelly's lack of cooperation and their growing belief that she is hiding something. The police decide to hold a coronal inquest to determine whether Tegan is still alive. The inquest is held in a closed court and a media suppression order is put in place. The episode explores the police's efforts to find Tegan and the public's fascination with the case. The police receive a tip about a girl named Tegan Chapman who was born on September 12, 1996. They investigate the lead but find that Tegan Chapman is not Tegan Lane. The episode explores the police's efforts to find Tegan and the growing frustration with Kelly's lack of cooperation. The inquest is put on hold while the police conduct further investigations into Tegan's possible whereabouts. They request CCTV footage from the hospital and forensic examination of Kelly's car. The episode explores the police's efforts to find Tegan and the growing mystery surrounding her disappearance. The podcast concludes with a preview of the upcoming 12-part series "Missing Liam." The series explores the disappearance of Liam, a young woman who went missing after setting out for a gap year. The episode highlights the family's search for answers and the challenges they faced.

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