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Missing Person
Case ID#: 0166
VICTIM’S PHOTOGRAPH
Maureen Joyce Braddy
May Also Be Known As:
Unidentified Person Notice: In English, unidentified individuals are often known as “Jane Doe” or “John Doe.” This means the victim’s true name is currently unknown.
Biological Sex: Female
Age at the Time: 16
Country: Australia
Date Missing: November 23, 1968
Brief Overview: In 1968, Maureen Braddy and Allan Whyte vanished after a YMCA dance in Bendigo, Australia. Despite extensive investigations and suspicions of foul play, neither has ever been found, and the case remains unsolved
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Victim Description
Physical Description
Date of Birth
August 24, 1952
Age
16
Age Group
Teenager (13 to 19 Years Old)
Biological Sex
Female
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Blue
Ethnicity
Caucasian or White
Nationality
Australia
Physical Build
Height (ft’ in”)
5'4"
Height (cm)
163 cm
Distinguishing Features
Medical Condition
She may have been pregnant when she disappeared.
Physical Abnormality
Pigeon-toed when she walked.
Clothing & Accessories
Clothing
Description
- Red Woolen Dress
Possessions & Accessories
Description
- Drawstring Clutch Purse
Description of Events
Disappearance
Date Last Seen
November 23, 1968
The Incident
On November 23, 1968, 16-year-old Maureen Braddy attended a YMCA dance in Bendigo, Victoria, with 17-year-old Allan Whyte. Friends recalled the pair appearing cheerful and gave no indication that they planned to run away. At about 9:00 p.m., they left the dance together intending to walk approximately three miles back to Maureen’s home. Neither Maureen nor Allan was ever seen again.
Multiple Victims?
Yes
Additional details
Related Vehicle
Description
Allan had recently purchase a vehicle that he allegedly treasured. The vehicle was found near the YMCA, and it does not appear that Allan or Maureen drove the car after the dance.
Related Persons
Description
Maureen Joyce Braddy’s father was Stanley Braddy, Sr. He was known to be physically abusive to his children, including Maureen and her siblings. Reports indicate he used brutal methods such as beatings with a three-foot-long toasting fork, a willow branch, or a water-soaked leather strap. Maureen was the most strong-willed of the Braddy children and often stood up to Stanley. The family lived at 12 Vinton Street in California Gully, Victoria. Stanley Braddy was the main person of interest in the disappearance of Maureen and Allan Whyte. His accounts and stories about the events surrounding their disappearance have been inconsistent and sometimes bizarre. Other key persons involved include Maureen’s mother Kathleen “Muriel” Braddy, who reportedly accompanied Stanley in his claims about the couple’s fate.
Places of Interest
Disappearance
Street Address
171 Lyttleton Terrace
City
Bendigo
State or Province
Victoria
Country
Australia
Postal Code (Zip Code)
3550
Latitude & Longitude
-36.75876431,144.2825303
General Location
Town or City
Map of Other Key Locations
Photo Gallery
Related or Similar Cases
Allan George Whyte
Relationship: Maureen and Allan were on a date at the local YMCA when both vanished together.
Case ID#: 0167
Resources
Articles & Other Written Works
- Carrodus, H. (2014) “Coroner Says Lack of Evidence to Charge” , Bendigo Advertiser”, 18 December. Available here
- Corsetti, S. (2018) “Family Still Searching for Clues 50 Years After Disappearance of Maureen Braddy in Wendigo”, ABC Central Victoria, 12 January. Available here
- Deery, S. (2014) “Suspect in Cold Case Double Murder of Daughter, Lover to Escape Charges After Probe Bungled”, Herald Sun, 28 November. Available here.
- Doe Network (No Date) “Case File 2939DFVIC”. Available here
- Doe Network (No Date) “Case File 4297DMVIC”. Available here.
- Fagan, J. (2013a) “Maureen Braddy’s Younger Sister Underwent Hypnosis, Inquest Told”, 19 March. Available here.
- Fagan, J. 2013b) “Father Claims Missing Teens in Braddy-Whyte Case are Still Alive”, Bendigo Avertiser, 19 March. Available here
- Fagan, J. (2013c) “California Gully Well May Be Key to Braddy-Whyte Mystery”, 19 March. Available here
- Fagan, J. (2013d) “Braddy-Whyte Inquest: Maureen Wat in Trouble, Aunty Tells Court”, Bendigo Advertiser, 20 March. Available here
- Fagan, J. (2013e) “Braddy-Whyte Inquest: Father Stands By ‘Slavery’ Claims”, 21 March. Available here
- Fagan, J. (2013f) “Braddy-Whyte Inquest: Detective Angry at Lack of Charge”, 22 March. Available here
- Lambert, O. (2017) “Police Offer $1m Reward for Information that Solves Mysterious Cold Case”, News.com.au, 25 January. Available here
- O’Callaghan, T. (2018) “Braddy-Whyte Case: New Clues and Online Petition in 50-Year-Old Cold Case”, Bendigo Advertiser, 17 December. Available here.
- Robinson, R. (2009) “She’s Not My Wife”, Australia Missing Persons Register, 13 October. Available here
- Worthington, B. (2012) “Braddy-Whyte Inquest” “I Saw a Body”, Bendigo Advertiser, 28 March. Available here
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Contact Information — Australia
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National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (NMPCC)
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IDD Prefix
0011
Country Code
+61
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