Out from the Cold: Searching for Elaine
It was early 1980 when Elaine Johnson left her family home in southern Sydney.The eldest of five children, Elaine had lived in Kurnell and Cronulla after her family moved to Australia from the UK as Ten Pound Poms.She grew up riding bikes, sunbaking and watching Monty Python on TV.In the weeks leading up to her disappearance, Elaine left home after an argument over a house party.It is believed she stayed with her friend, Kerry Anne Joel.Neither Elaine nor Kerry has been seen since February 1980.For more than 40 years, Elaine’s family has been searching for answers. Th...
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Kerry
Kerry Anne Joel spent much of her teenage years in the beachside suburbs of southern Sydney.When she wasn't at school she spent time at Flashes, an amusement arcade in Cronulla.She also rode her dirt bike on local ovals and at a motocross t…
The Wildflower
For many locals, the Sutherland Shire was the model backdrop to beachside life in Australia.A trip to the beach was a daily ritual. Surfers were idolised, beer and barbeques were synonymous and family camping trips were close to mandatory. …
Introducing: Searching for Elaine
For more than 40 years, Elaine Johnson’s family has searched tirelessly for answers. They’ve followed every lead, chased down every reported sighting and refused to give up on her.Over the past two years, investigative journalist Kate Kacho…