What happened to Zac?

4.8 (41)
True Crime
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Zac Barnes went missing at the age of 18. That was 3 years ago. His family are still no closer to finding out what happened to Zac. If you have information that could help police, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call here

Episode 1

Who is Zac?

Get to know Zac when we meet his family - his Mum Karen, brother Cody and his two younger sisters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 min
Episode 2

How does someone disappear without a trace?

Head back to that weekend in 2016 when Zac went missing plus we visit the location where he was last seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 min
Episode 3

Those left behind

Zac's disappearance didn't just impact the family, it impacted those left behind in the community around them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 min
Episode 4

I'm not chasing the psychics, the psychics are coming to me

When your 18 year old son goes missing and there are no clear answers after a long period of time, you resort to any means necessary to find out what happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Help us to continue to make these podcast by supporting us here.: https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 min
Season 1 Trailer

What happened to Zac? | Trailer

Zac Barnes went missing at the age of 18. That was 3 years ago. His family are still no closer to finding out what happened to Zac. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
Season 1 Trailer

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5 min
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2 min
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3 min
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Introducing - The Chills

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2 min
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4 min
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2 min
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41 Ratings

Can’t wait for more episodes!

10/27/2020

kc4vols

I really enjoyed this podcast which is wonderfully presented/written/produced and shared with such respect. God bless the Zac and his family. I pray they find resolution and peace.
Heartbreaking and frustrating - but an enjoyable listen

07/15/2020

CFicken

Informative and interesting, I hope that Zac is found.
Well done

06/29/2020

Brookie's iTunes

Heartbreaking. Well told. Only wish the brother’s words had been interpreted by the host— couldn’t understand him which is a bummer as he likely said important things. Still listening. Really hope zac is found. Blessings to this family.
Breathtaking.

04/28/2020

PodcastAddictt

This podcast is a testimony to a mother’s and family undying love. I pray Zac is found soon. He sounds like a wonderful and truly loved young man.

Zac Barnes went missing at the age of 18. That was 3 years ago. His family are still no closer to finding out what happened to Zac. If you have information that could help police, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call here