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Considering herself a bit of a psychic, Judy Barnes sensed something was wrong.

Her teenage son, Alan, had failed to return home on Sunday June 17, 1979, following a night out

with friends. If he were running late or was otherwise caught up, Alan would always contact his

mother to let her know. This time, Judy hadn't heard a thing. Her mind was plagued with visions of Alan,

his shoulder length blonde hair, deep brown eyes and handsome face, all covered in blood.

The weekends of mid 1979 followed the same routine for friends Alan Barnes and Tadaco Castellan.

Nearly every Saturday, Alan would stay the night at Tadaco's house, as his family lived closer

to the Adelaide CBD than he did. Just about to turn 17, Alan spent his weekends partying with Tadaco

and enjoying the Adelaide Nightlife. On Sunday afternoons, Alan would head back to his family's house

in the suburb of Salisbury. The weekend commencing June 16 was no different.

Alan spent Saturday night with Tadaco and the next morning their pair headed into the city.

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