Laura Muckersie was 20-years-old when she was found deceased in a Swan View drain on 31 July 2001.

She met with several friends on the afternoon and night of 30 July, and made phone calls from a phone box on Morrison Road – the last known contact with her.

Listen here for powerful interviews with Ms Muckersie’s mother – who talks about the lasting impact of her daughter’s tragic death on the family.

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Andrew Podpinka was home alone on 4 March 1999 when he suffered multiple stab wounds that caused his death.

Originally from Poland, Mr Podpinka lived with various health issues. His wife and daughter had gone shopping about 1.30pm that day, and a neighbour reported seeing Mr Podpinka at the front of his home about 2.45pm.

When Mr Podpinka’s wife and daughter returned home about 3.45pm, they found his body on the bedroom floor.

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Andrew Podpinka was home alone on 4 March 1999 when he suffered multiple stab wounds that caused his death.

Originally from Poland, Mr Podpinka lived with various health issues. His wife and daughter had gone shopping about 1.30pm that day, and a neighbour reported seeing Mr Podpinka at the front of his home about 2.45pm.

When Mr Podpinka’s wife and daughter returned home about 3.45pm, they found his body on the bedroom floor.

Listen here for interviews with people close to the case.

From murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Want to help us solve cases just like these? Let’s Join Forces.
Find out more about a career with WA Police: https://letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au/

If you have any information relating to the cases featured in the Cold Case WA podcast, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au/. Reports can remain anonymous.

Follow us on social media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WA.Police
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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wapolice
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