Outback victim's family 'relief' after killer dies
NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA, JUL 16 – Murdoch died refusing to disclose the location of Falconio's remains despite a $500,000 reward, leaving the family without closure after 24 years.
- On Wednesday, Bradley John Murdoch died at 67 after battling terminal throat cancer, 24 years after killing Peter Falconio and kidnapping Joanne Lees.
- On July 14, 2001, Peter Falconio was shot dead after responding to Murdoch's signal to pull over on the Stuart Highway between Alice Springs and Darwin.
- Last month, Northern Territory Police offered a $500,000 reward for Peter Falconio's remains, renewing their appeal for any information regardless of size.
- Luciano and Joan Falconio said their 'first feeling was of relief' and offered 'profound thanks' to Northern Territory Police for ongoing support.
- Next year marks the 25th anniversary, and 'it's going to be very difficult' to find Peter's remains without intel, with the Northern Territory Police spokesperson urging any tips, however small.
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Australian Police are still searching for the remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio who went missing while on holiday with his girlfriend in the outback in 2001
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