Peter Falconio documentary now free to stream as police release new photographs to mark 25th anniversary of murder
Peter was killed while backpacking in Australia with his girlfriend Joanne LeesPeter Falconio disappeared 25 years ago today and, as a documentary about the crime becomes available to stream for free, police have released new photographs of the crime scene.
Peter, a 28-year-old Brit, was shot dead while backpacking in Australia with his girlfriend Joanne Lees in July 2001.
The couple were travelling in a bright orange camper van when crazed drug runner, Bradley Murdoch, signalled at them to pull over.
Joanne, then 27, is the only witness in the horrific case and Peter’s body has never been found.
Last night, a new documentary called Outback Terror: The Peter Falconio Murder aired on U&W. Crime experts had hoped to uncover fresh clues as to Peter’s whereabouts.
The two-parter is now available to stream online for free and coincides with newly-released pictures by the Northern Territory Police.
A large reward is also available for anyone who can lead detectives to Peter’s remains.
How to watch documentary Outback Terror: The Peter Falconio murder
Outback Terror: The Peter Falconio Murder aired on U&W on Monday night (July 13, 2026). But you’re in luck if you missed it, as it is now available now to stream for free.
The documentary sees a former FBI criminal profiler return to the scene of the crime, along with a ‘no body’ expert detective.
The pair are seen working together as they attempt to gather new clues from the dusty terrain of Barrow Creek in Austalia’s Northern Territory. They hope to help bring Peter home to his loved ones.
Peter has not been seen since July 14, 2001. Joanne heard a gunshot as Peter spoke to Murdoch around the back of their camper van in the dead of night.
Murdoch then bound her wrists with makeshift handcuffs and assaulted her. Thankfully, Joanne managed to escape and hid in a bush for four hours, before flagging down a road train for help.
Outback Terror: The Peter Falconio Murder coincides with the 25th anniversary of the couple’s horrific ordeal. It is now available to watch on both U and Channel 4’s websites.
The show’s release also comes as the Northern Territory Police makes a fresh appeal for information about Peter’s whereabouts.
Last year, Murdoch died aged 67 from throat cancer. He was serving a life sentence at the time of his death and went to his grave holding onto the secret.
Peter Falconio murder: Police release new photographs
Northern Territory Police Force in Alice Springs has now released a batch of new photographs in a bid to refresh memories.
The photographs include markers on the roadside where Murdoch had pulled Peter and Joanne over. There appears to be a blood stain on the dusty ground.
There is also a photograph of the couple’s orange VW Kombi Van, stationary on the edge of scrubland. It later transpired Murdoch had driven the van a short way down the road before abandoning it. His DNA was found on the gear stick.
There is a picture of a traumatised Joanne among the shots, which was shown in last night’s documentary. But extra photographs show red marks to her wrists, caused by Murdoch’s cable tie and duct tape handcuffs.
Joanne is also showing nasty scrapes to her elbow.
A full length picture of a very crazed Murdoch, which also featured in the documentary, is among the collection, along with a disturbing photo of a black box.
Black cable ties and duct tape can be seen lying among dirty tools. The eagle-eyed among us will spot a similar attempt at homemade handcuffs in the lefthand side of the box.
Police offer reward to help find Peter’s body
Northern Territory Police is offering a $500,000 (£260,000) reward in return for information that leads directly to Peter’s remains. The force has said it “remains committed” in bringing the investigation to its fullest conclusion.
Commissioner Martin Dole APM says: “This was a traumatic and horrific event for Ms Lees, and for Peter’s family, who have now gone such a long time without the answers they deserve.
“While a murderer has been held accountable for his crimes, this investigation can never be considered closed until Peter’s remains are found and his family can lay him to rest.
“It is deeply regrettable that Murdoch died without, as far as we know, ever disclosing the location of Peter’s remains. His cowardly silence has denied his family, friends and loved ones the closure they deserve.”
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