A Mother's Desperate Plea for Answers
Kellie Moody, a mother from Queensland, is urging the community to take action in the search for her missing son, Jack McLennan. The 27-year-old disappeared on October 4 near the Sunshine Coast, leaving behind only his hat, shoes, and wallet. His disappearance has left family and friends in anguish, with many fearing foul play.
Jack, a laborer and personal trainer who lived in Goomeri, near Murgon, was last seen around Ficks Crossing, a popular fishing and swimming spot. Despite extensive searches by specialist divers and ground teams, no trace of him has been found. The efforts were hindered by heavy spring rainfall, and since then, there has been no formal searching conducted in the area.
Ms. Moody has taken to social media to call for a "winter search" and has even reached out to the Queensland Police for assistance. She believes that the Ficks Crossing area should be searched again, as it remains a critical location in the case.
The local community has responded overwhelmingly to her plea, with the Sunshine Coast Missing Persons volunteer group planning its own search party in Ficks Crossing within the next two weeks. They are encouraging locals to join a ground search, where they will look for any signs of Jack in the dense Queensland bush until they are tired.
Seeking Help from Unconventional Sources
Desperate for answers, Ms. Moody has turned to unconventional methods to aid in the search. She has consulted with Indigenous trackers from the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, who have knowledge of the area. She has also reached out to water diviners, who claim to locate groundwater, oil, gemstones, and even missing persons using a Y-shaped or two L-shaped sticks. Although scientists consider dowsing a pseudoscience, Ms. Moody is open to any help that might lead to finding her son.
Psychics have also offered their insights, some suggesting that Jack may have fallen into the water, while others believe he may have met with dangerous individuals. These theories have left the family deeply distressed, prompting them to seek alternative solutions.
New Clues and Theories
On October 10, police released CCTV footage showing Jack at a bottle shop in Murgon on October 4, six days before he went missing. He was seen getting into a car with a friend, and later that night, he was reported to have walked off into the night near Ficks Crossing. This was supposed to be a boys' getaway, but instead, it turned into a nightmare.
A sinister theory emerged in April, suggesting that Jack's body may have been dumped at Kinbombi Falls, a nearby beauty spot. A friend claimed that a woman had handed over a recording to police, describing what happened the night Jack was last seen. The recording reportedly states that Jack and three men went to Ficks Crossing, where he mysteriously died. His remains were then allegedly taken to Kinbombi Falls.
The Coroner's Court of Queensland is currently investigating the disappearance. Meanwhile, Ms. Moody is calling for the case to be escalated beyond local police and for an increase in the reward for information leading to Jack's discovery.
Community Response and Next Steps
Despite the challenges, the community remains committed to supporting the search. Ms. Moody has expressed gratitude to the Sunshine Coast Missing Persons group for organizing the upcoming search party. She acknowledges that the area is difficult to navigate and not suitable for everyone.
"I’ve wanted a couple of huge searches for a long time," she said. "I feel this month will be great to get out. If we can get huge numbers, we can cover a lot of ground."
She also hopes that those interested can visit the site where Jack’s items were found, which could provide a better understanding of what has been happening in the area. The search is a vital step in the ongoing effort to find answers and bring closure to the family.