Stunning development in search for backpacker Peter Falconio as human remains are found in the Outback near where he and girlfriend Joanne Lees were ambushed more than 20 years ago in case that gripped Australia
Detectives are investigating if the remains of backpacker Peter Falconio may have been discovered near the last place he was seen alive.
Bone fragments were found this week near Alice Springs in the Northern Territory just a few hundred kilometres from where he was shot in 2001.
The area where the remains have been found is consistent with where authorities have always believed his body was dumped by his convicted killer, Bradley Murdoch.
Northern Territory police have done multiple searches for the British tourist’s body over the years and remained hopeful of finding his remains.
Police told Nine Newspapers the age and location of the bones are a close match to Mr Falconio’s case.
Forensic experts will find out if they belong to the murdered backpacker using DNA and dental records.
The remains of backpacker Peter Falconio (pictured, with his girlfriend Joanne Lees) may have been discovered near the last place he was seen alive.
Northern Territory police have done multiple searches for the British tourist’s body over the years and remained hopeful of finding his remains (pictured, Mr Falconio and Ms Lees)
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