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The Unsolved Murder of German Backpacker Simone Strobel

October 19, 2026 · 43 min

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In 2005, German backpacker Simone Strobel was murdered in Lismore, NSW, but nobody has ever been convicted of her death.

Investigative journalist Richard Baker re-examines the case in the ABC’s Unravel: Lies in Lismore, exploring alleged confessions, unanswered questions and new revelations.

Richard Baker joins us to discuss Simone’s death and his search for answers.

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Richard Baker

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


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