OUTBACK CORONER - TWO MISSING PERSONS CASES IN THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE STATE

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary offers a somber look into the complexities of missing persons investigations within the vast expanse of New South Wales. The film follows Deputy State Coroner Paul MacMahon and Acting State Coroner Hugh Dillon as they delve into two distinct cases: the vanishing of a farmer near Wagga Wagga and that of a young 18-year-old girl in the rural community of Bellingen. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by coroners in piecing together fragmented clues across remote and disparate locations. Through their meticulous inquiries, the film underscores the profound human element in these often-unresolved cases, providing a poignant reflection on loss and the enduring search for answers in the Australian landscape.