75. The Prime Minister Who Vanished - Harold Holt

In this episode, Payton explores the mysterious disappearance of Harold Holt, the Prime Minister of Australia, who vanished at sea. The incident sparked numerous theories and widespread speculation.

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Case Sources -

The American Presidency Project - https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/statement-the-president-the-death-prime-minister-harold-holt-australia
The National Archives of Australia - https://www.naa.gov.au/explore-collection/australias-prime-ministers/harold-holt
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/DetailsReports/ItemDetail.aspx?Barcode=3151754&isAv=N
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3050881
https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/fact-sheets/harold-holts-disappearance
CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/16/asia/australia-harold-holt-missing-anniversary-intl/index.html
Australian Prime Ministers - https://apm-origin.moadoph.gov.au/prime-ministers/harold-holt
National Museum Australia - https://www.nma.gov.au/explore/features/prime-ministers/harold-holt
https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/indigenous-referendum
ABC News - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-09-26/holt-disappearance-theories-resurrected-online/680654
9 News - https://www.9news.com.au/national/a-list-of-holt-disappearance-theories/3565c411-99c7-477e-97da-3e8f3c60ec5c
SBS News - https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/holt-submarine-theory-madness-grandson/uwbjrewla
Library of Congress Blogs - https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2017/12/disappearance-of-a-prime-minister/
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia - https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/asset/98240-holts-shoulder-injury
Australian Politics - https://australianpolitics.com/executive/pm/deaths-of-australian-pms/
Naval History and Heritage Command - https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/alphabetical-listing/h/uss-harold-e--holt--de-1074-ff-1074-0.html
Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1983/11/26/spy-boat-to-china/1760c738-b598-4a67-adb2-4724b0401080/
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A True Crime podcast with a hint of horror and mystery. Join Payton Moreland as she delves into a different case each week, breaking down the facts and pondering on the age old question, “Why do people do what they do?”. Payton also periodically discusses conspiracy theories, hauntings, and all things spooky… so go ahead and walk with her every Wednesday further Into The Dark.

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