NT coroner ends inquest into Murdoch’s death, which heard the outback killer refused to reveal where he hid Falconio’s body right up until his death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Notorious outback killer Bradley John Murdoch yelled at police to “get out” as he lay dying in hospital, refusing to the last to reveal where he hid a backpacker he shot dead on a remote highway. The Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage on Thursday wrapped up an inquest into the 66-year-old’s death from throat cancer on 16 July 2025 at the palliative care unit of Alice Springs hospital. Continue reading...
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THU · 2026-03-19 · 21:49 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0319-26179
NSR-2026-0319-26179News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
Bradley John Murdoch, murderer of British tourist Peter Falconio, yelled at police to ‘get out’ before he died in hospital
Bradley John Murdoch, the man convicted of murdering British tourist Peter Falconio, died of throat cancer at age 66 in an Alice Springs hospital on July 16, 2025. A Northern Territory coroner concluded an inquest into his death on Thursday.
Australian Associated PressThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-19 · 21:49 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Bradley John Murdoch, the man convicted of murdering British tourist Peter Falconio, died of throat cancer at age 66 in an Alice Springs hospital on July 16, 2025. A Northern Territory coroner concluded an inquest into his death on Thursday. Despite being questioned by police as he lay dying, Murdoch refused to reveal the location of Falconio's body, reportedly yelling at them to leave. Murdoch was notorious for the 2001 outback killing, and the location of Falconio's remains has remained a mystery. The inquest provided no new information regarding the whereabouts of the body.
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Murdoch died from throat cancer on 16 July 2025 at the palliative care unit of Alice Springs hospital.
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The Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage wrapped up an inquest into Murdoch’s death.
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Murdoch refused to reveal where he hid Peter Falconio's body.
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Bradley John Murdoch yelled at police to “get out” as he lay dying.
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