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Fairy Meadow

In 1970, three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer was taken from an Australian beach. No-one knows what happened. Fifty years on - can the mystery be solved?

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8. The Girl With Blonde Hair And Blue Eyes

8. The Girl With Blonde Hair And Blue Eyes

It's the 50th anniversary of Cheryl's disappearance and the police have an announcement to make.Fairy Meadow is presente... Read more

2 Feb 2022

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7. Mercury's Story

7. Mercury's Story

Jon tries to approach Mercury to hear his side of the story.Producer: Chris LedgardMusic: Elizabeth PurnellStudio eng... Read more

26 Jan 2022

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6. The Walk Through

6. The Walk Through

Frank has left the police but can't let go of Cheryl's story. Jon Kay continues to investigate what happened to 3 year ... Read more

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5. A Judgement

Two years after he's arrested and charged with abducting Cheryl Grimmer, Mercury appears in court in Sydney.BBC News Cor... Read more

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2. A Ransom Note

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1. When the Wind Changed

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