Case 44: Peter Falconio

The desert roads of the Northern Territory are as long as they are desolate. If you stand still, your own heartbeat is the loudest sound you’ll hear. The thrill of the open road and the sheer expanse of the hot desert is an exciting drawcard for many, but for those used to big cities, busy beaches or in this case, the relentless rain and dark clouded skies of England, driving from Adelaide to Darwin was the thrill of a lifetime, and unlike anything they had experienced before. But it would soon turn into a nightmare… * * * Episode researched and co-written by Anna Priestland For all credits and sources please visit [**casefilepodcast.com/case-44-peter-falconio**](http://casefilepodcast.com/case-44-peter-falconio/)