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Murdoch, Falconio's Killer, Dies Without Revealing Body's Location

3/20/2026

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Bradley John Murdoch, the inmate serving a life sentence for the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, died of throat cancer on July 16, 2025, at age 67.
Despite police efforts, Murdoch did not disclose Falconio's body location before his death.
Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage will lead a public hearing scheduled to investigate Murdoch's death, with evidence provided only by corrections and health department representatives.

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Bradley John Murdoch, the inmate serving a life sentence for the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, died of throat cancer on July 16, 2025, at age 67.
Despite police efforts, Murdoch did not disclose Falconio's body location before his death.
Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage will lead a public hearing scheduled to investigate Murdoch's death, with evidence provided only by corrections and health department representatives.