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Aug 22, 2025 55 min

adelaide oval abduction: unknown Bones

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For over 50 years, Alex Bone’s name was absent from the record, omitted from the inquest, ignored in official files, and unknown even to Joanne Ratcliffe’s own sister. But Alex was there. He went to the football with the Ratcliffes. He searched for Jo and Kirste that afternoon. And, in this episode, he finally tells his story. This is not just a recollection, it’s a revelation that challenges everything we thought we knew about the Adelaide Oval abduction. From a timeline that no longer holds to police being denied access to key areas of the Oval, unknown Bones uncovers details long buried, and asks the questions no one else has. Because when the official story doesn’t match the lived truth… It’s time to listen to the voices left behind. Abbreviations & Explanations ACB = The Australian Cricket Board - the governing body of all cricket matters in Australia. COPPERS = Australian slang for Police FAT CAT = Fat Cat was a popular children's television program for South Australian Children. FAT CAT CAME ON = Adelaide Local Television Channel 10 would put to air a 2-minute broadcast every weeknight at 7:30 pm of FAT CAT - 'going to bed'. - parental help at 'bedtime' ST. JOHN'S = The St. John Ambulance Service, precursor to the SA Ambulance Service, volunteer uniformed community qualified first aiders who patrol and provide first aid and patron assistance at South Australian sporting and community events to the present day. SACA = South Australian Cricket Association - co-owner and administrator of the Adelaide Oval to the present day SANFL = South Australian National Football League - co-owner of Adelaide Oval to the present day SAPOL = South Australia Police Force REDLEGS = Norwood Football Club - One of the teams playing that day It's time to rise - #fightlikejo

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