Australian police launch new bid to find murdered Briton after his killer died without EVER revealing his resting place

Officers from the Northern Territory have released a deluge of never-before-seen photos in the hopes of generating fresh leads about where Mr Falconio's body might be found.

The young couple had been travelling across the country in their campervan when they fell victim to an ambush on a remote desert highway in "Top End" in 2001.

Bradley John Murdoch stopped the pair on July 14, telling them he had spotted sparks coming from their vehicle.

When Mr Falconio walked to the rear of the van with Murdoch to check the supposed problem, he was shot in the head.

Ms Lees found herself bound by her attacker but succeeded in breaking free.

She concealed herself in the harsh outback vegetation for hours as Murdoch searched for her with his dog.

Eventually she managed to flag down a passing lorry carrying two men who came to her assistance.

Mr Falconio's body has never been recovered, despite what ranks among the most extensive searches ever conducted in Australia.

The operation deployed Aboriginal trackers, established roadblocks throughout the outback, and utilised helicopter searches.

Murdoch was convicted in 2005 and was handed a life sentence with no possibility of parole for a minimum of 28 years.

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He died in July 2025, never having disclosed the location where he concealed Mr Falconio's remains.

Northern Territory police released the previously unseen material on Monday to spark renewed public interest in the unsolved aspect of the case.

Among the images is a photo showing Ms Lees appearing visibly shaken, captured just hours after Murdoch's attempted kidnapping.

Another picture reveals a significant graze she suffered during her terrifying ordeal.

Photos of the couple's distinctive orange Volkswagen Kombi van were also made available, the vehicle having become one of the case's most iconic images.

A picture of Murdoch himself, staring directly into the camera, was included in the release.

Crime scene images form part of the collection, with one image from the murder location appearing to display evidence markers alongside a substantial pool of blood.

A separate photograph shows a large footprint discovered at the scene.

Throughout years of investigation, Murdoch maintained he knew nothing about the killing and refused to reveal where the body lay.

Northern Territory police commissioner Martin Dole said: "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."

Police have additionally released footage this week showing officers' attempts to persuade Murdoch to disclose where Mr Falconio's remains were hidden.

A reward of $500,000 (£240,000), remains available for anyone providing information that directly leads to the discovery of Mr Falconio's body.