Wanda Beach: the mystery Australia can’t forget
- Jan 28, 2026
- 0:50
- Short
On January 11, 1965, 15-year-old Christine Sharrock and Marianne Schmidt spent the day at Cronulla Beach with Marianne's four younger siblings. After lunch, the two teenagers went for a walk into the nearby sandhills at Wanda Beach, but never returned.
The following day, their bodies were found in the sand dunes. The murders shocked the nation, triggering one of the largest homicide investigations in Australian history. Despite an exhaustive inquiry, police were unable to identify the killer. Decades on, the mystery remains.
CREDITS Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Anonymous Host Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses the unsolved murders of two teenagers in 1965 Australia and the investigation that followed.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Christine and Maryanne. Two teenagers vanish after a day at the beach, leading to a shocking discovery.
