The Beach Murder That Shocked Far North Queensland
- Aug 15, 2026
- 1:27:17
- Full Episode
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
Toyah Cordingley was murdered in 2018; Rajwinder Singh was arrested years later after fleeing Australia.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Toyah Cordingley. Toyah Cordingley goes missing after a walk on Wangetti Beach, leading to a frantic search.
- A Sinister Discovery. Troy Cordingley uncovers Toyah's body buried in a makeshift grave on the beach.
- The Investigation Begins. As police investigate, they uncover clues about Toyah's last day and her relationships.
- Instant Connection. Toya and Tyson bond over Harry Potter, feeling an instant connection.
- Intimate Texts. After a trip to a waterfall, Toya and Tyson's texts become more intimate.
- Community Shock. Toyah's murder leaves the Cairns community shaken and fearful for their safety.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Toyah CordingleyToyah Cordingley goes missing after a walk on Wangetti Beach, leading to a frantic search.“Marco tried calling his girlfriend, Toya, at 7:04 p.m. to let her know.”3:41Aug 15, 2026
- A Sinister DiscoveryTroy Cordingley uncovers Toyah's body buried in a makeshift grave on the beach.“Oh God!”12:26Aug 15, 2026
- The Investigation BeginsAs police investigate, they uncover clues about Toyah's last day and her relationships.“I forgot that I'm picking up my friend from the airport tonight.”23:05Aug 15, 2026
- Instant ConnectionToya and Tyson bond over Harry Potter, feeling an instant connection.“I've never met someone and instantly connected.”24:16Aug 15, 2026
- Intimate TextsAfter a trip to a waterfall, Toya and Tyson's texts become more intimate.“I still want you in my life.”25:20Aug 15, 2026
- Community ShockToyah's murder leaves the Cairns community shaken and fearful for their safety.“Women felt their sense of safety shattered.”30:06Aug 15, 2026
- Suspicious BehaviorRajwinder Singh's unusual car movements raise suspicions during the investigation.“Detectives found this highly suspicious.”44:32Aug 15, 2026
- Community Unites for ToyahResidents held a vigil and a symbolic display of strength after Toyah's murder.“They carried flowers and linked arms in a human chain along the sand.”57:38Aug 15, 2026
