Magdeleen Dempster: The Blue Door

Magdeleen “Maggie” Dempster has been missing from Western Australia since 1998. Almost 28 years later, her disappearance remains unsolved.The 27-year-old Aboriginal woman left Perth with her de facto partner in August 1998, travelling through Western Australia in a white Datsun touring bus with a distinctive blue side door.According to the account later given by her partner, Maggie left during the journey and returned to Perth alone.But did she ever make it home?There is no publicly confirmed sighting placing Maggie back in Perth. Months later, her mother reported her missing.Today, Maggie's disappearance is classified as suspicious and a $1 million reward is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person, or people, responsible.In this episode of Vanished West, we examine Magdeleen Dempster's disappearance, the journey towards Esperance, the account of her final movements, an unverified claim that Maggie was seen alive months later and the questions that remain unanswered nearly three decades on.If you know anything about the disappearance of Magdeleen Marguerite Dempster, contact Crime Stoppers WA on 1800 333 000.Cultural Advisory: This episode discusses an Aboriginal woman who is missing and includes the use of her name and image. We share Maggie's story with respect for her, her family and her community.Follow Vanished West wherever you're listening, and on social media, so you never miss a new episode.Vanished West is independently researched and produced by me. If you'd like to help keep these stories being told, access bonus content and early episodes you can support the podcast through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Got a question or a case you'd like me to cover? Reach out on social media or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vanishedwest.podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠