Case 54: Daniel Morcombe

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True Crime, Society & Culture, History, Documentary

4.7 • 41.6K Ratings

🗓️ 1 July 2017

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

On December 7 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe set out from his home in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to walk the one-kilometre journey to the nearby bus stop. He was planning to go to a local shopping centre to get a haircut and buy some Christmas presents for his parents. It was a trip Daniel made often, usually with his twin brother, Bradley.

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0:00.0	These days, it's nice to know what you're getting.
0:03.2	Like the same, hmm.
0:04.8	When you took into a tasty breakfast, the same, yes!
0:08.1	When your kids stay in eat breakfast for free, the same, woo!
0:11.9	Knowing there are over 800 hotels and the same, ah!
0:16.0	Every time you sink into one of our super comfy beds,
0:19.2	enjoy the same feeling whatever the trip.
0:21.5	Premier in, rest easy,
0:23.4	only available to book at premierin.com.
0:26.3	Tisences apply up to two kids stay in eat breakfast free with a full paying adult.
0:43.5	Today's episode relates to violent crimes against children.
0:46.8	It will not be suitable for all listeners.
0:49.5	Please keep that in mind before continuing.
0:52.4	On December 7th, 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Morgan left his home in the Queensland
0:59.7	hinterland town of Palmwoods to go to the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre in Maruchitour.
1:05.4	He pleaded to get a haircut and look for Christmas presents.
1:08.8	He had begged his twin brother Bradley to go with him.
1:11.6	The twins went to the plaza together on the bus often,
1:14.6	but on this rainy day, Bradley didn't want to go, so Daniel went alone.
1:18.5	They had joined Birthday was only 12 days away, and shortly after that it would be Christmas.
1:26.4	Despite having to go by himself, Daniel was happy.
1:29.6	He was excited to buy his parents something special for Christmas.
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