the beach murder that gripped australia
- Aug 18, 2026
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Case 348: Toyah Cordingley
When 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley went missing while walking her dog, her loved ones quickly launched a search at Wangetti Beach near Cairns, where she was last seen.
In the early morning hours of October 22 2018, Toyah’s father Troy Cordingley made a devastating discovery: his daughter had been murdered and buried in the sand, at a place where she’d always felt safe.
The search for Toyah’s killer gripped Far North Queensland, but the answers to the crime lay much further away…
CREDITS Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer
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Brief Summary
Toya Cordingly's tragic disappearance and murder shock her community.
Key points
- Toya Cordingly Goes Missing. 24-year-old Toya Cordingly disappears while walking her dog, prompting a search by loved ones.
- Devastating Discovery. Toya's father discovers her tragic fate at Wongetti Beach.
