I’ve been following The Lady Vanishes podcast, the case of missing Australian schoolteacher, Marion Barter. Marion disappeared, along with a chunk of her money and valuables, in 1997 - coincident with having a relationship with alleged conman, Ric Blum aka .. 1/4 
Frederic de Hedervary and multiple other aliases.
It has been alleged that Blum seduced women both here & in Europe - France, Belgium, Luxembourg. He promised them a new life, gained access to their valuables, then discarded them. Four women have come forward so far, and .. 2/4
It has been alleged that Blum seduced women both here & in Europe - France, Belgium, Luxembourg. He promised them a new life, gained access to their valuables, then discarded them. Four women have come forward so far, and .. 2/4
.. a fifth has been identified.
There are surely many more women who have had dealings with this man. He is Belgian, speaks with a French accent, walks with a limp, & often represents himself as a very wealthy coin dealer. 3/4
There are surely many more women who have had dealings with this man. He is Belgian, speaks with a French accent, walks with a limp, & often represents himself as a very wealthy coin dealer. 3/4
If anyone knows anything about him please come forward. Marion Barter is missing, presumed dead.
Photos show a younger Blum & his wife Diane.
Please contact Crimestoppers and/or theladyvanishes@seven.com.au 4/4
Photos show a younger Blum & his wife Diane.
Please contact Crimestoppers and/or theladyvanishes@seven.com.au 4/4
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