Award-winning investigative reporter Liam Bartlett spearheads a 7NEWS Spotlight special event this Sunday, exploring the latest twist in the heart-wrenching mystery of William Tyrell’s unsolved disappearance, a case that has haunted the nation for nearly a decade.
When William Tyrell, then three years old, mysteriously vanished outside his foster family’s Kendall home in September 2014, it sparked one of the largest manhunts in Australian history.
The investigation that ensued exposed a web of shocking revelations including paedophile rings, inadequacies in the foster care system, and even contributed to the downfall of a high-ranking homicide detective.
Despite the elapsed seven years since his disappearance, NSW Police have constantly been forced to rule out numerous publicly identified persons of interest.
Yet, a recent breakthrough on what would have been William’s 12th birthday, has detectives pushing for charges against his foster mother for alleged cover-up of an accidental death. The accused strenuously denies any wrongdoing.
In this unmissable special television event produced by TV Blackbox co-owner Robert McKnight, reporter Liam Bartlett will be accompanied by a panel of eminent crime experts.
Mark Morri, News Corp’s most senior crime reporter who first broke the news on the investigation into the foster mother; accomplished homicide detective Charlie Bezzina; and investigative author Caroline Overington, will together weave through the complex maze of this baffling case.
This Spotlight special promises to shed light on new evidence, key allegations, and offer up startling revelations that have the potential to dramatically alter the narrative surrounding William’s disappearance.
Additionally, an emotional, unseen-before interview with William’s biological mother will disclose candid revelations, questioning long-held assumptions, particularly those concerning William’s foster family.
Liam Bartlett reflected,
“Sadly, this is a case that, for too long, has captivated the Australian public in the worst way. Either in the hope of finding little William – or find the person or people responsible for his disappearance. Hopefully this time the new development is not another false start – and we can be part of a discussion that may lead to a genuine solution.”
