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The Australian Family Cult That Vanished Overnight

True Crime Conversations by Mamamia Podcasts

Mar 18, 202652:46Society & Culture

In 2007, a family of three and their friend vanished from their secluded home in Nannup, Western Australia, leaving only a cryptic note claiming they had moved to Brazil. They never arrived. As investigators delved into...

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The Australian Family Cult That Vanished Overnight is an episode from True Crime Conversations by Mamamia Podcasts. In 2007, a family of three and their friend vanished from their secluded home in Nannup, Western Australia, leaving only a c...

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Published Mar 18, 2026, 52:46 long, audio available.

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In 2007, a family of three and their friend vanished from their secluded home in Nannup, Western Australia, leaving only a cryptic note claiming they had moved to Brazil. They never arrived. As investigators delved into the lives of Chantelle McDougall, her partner Simon Cadwell, their daughter Leela, and friend Tony Popic, they uncovered a web of doomsday prepping and cult-like spiritual beliefs. Was this a voluntary disappearance to a "higher plane," or something far more sinister? LINKS Listen to Expanse: The Nannup Four here . If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 . GET IN TOUCH

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Published Mar 18, 2026 and 52:46 long