Jack McLennan
Jack McLennan, a 27-year-old personal trainer and apprentice carpenter from the Sunshine Coast, vanished without a trace on October 4, 2024, during a boys' weekend at Ficks Crossing near Murgon, Queensland. Last seen walking away from the campsite between 8pm and 10pm, his abandoned car and scattered belongings—shoes, hat, wallet—paint a chilling picture of a disappearance that has baffled investigators and devastated his family.
Jack McLennan was a 27-year-old man who grew up on the Sunshine Coast before working as a personal trainer in Kingaroy and apprentice carpenter. On October 4, 2024, during the October long weekend, Jack's life took a mysterious turn that has left his family desperately searching for answers.
In the hours before his disappearance, Jack attended Murgon police station regarding a domestic matter, then visited a bottle shop in town where CCTV captured him giving the attendant a thumbs up. He was with a friend before travelling to Ficks Crossing, a popular fishing spot located approximately 7 kilometres south-west of Murgon.
Jack was last seen between 8pm and 10pm walking away from the Ficks Crossing fishing and camping spot on foot. His phone went offline around this time. His car was found abandoned in Murgon, still full of his personal belongings.
During subsequent searches involving Queensland Police, State Emergency Service volunteers, and specialist teams including dog and dive squads, several of Jack's possessions were recovered: white shoes found 200 metres from his car near Bunya Highway, a dark-coloured hat near Macalister and McLucas streets in Murgon, and his wallet and debit card in various locations.
His parents, Kellie Moody and Ross McLennan, have conducted their own extensive investigation, making enquiries throughout the region. They believe their son may have attended at least one house in Wondai, about 8 kilometres south of Ficks Crossing, after his last confirmed sighting.
The case was escalated when homicide detectives were assigned in late October 2024. In May 2025, the case was referred to the Coroners Court of Queensland, with the deputy state coroner now overseeing the investigation.
Investigative journalist Graeme Crowley launched the "Fick's Crossing 4606" podcast in October 2025 to examine the case, featuring interviews with locals and analysis of the timeline. A petition with over 700 signatures has demanded an independent review of how police handled the investigation.
Jack's girlfriend Carlee Beetham has stated: "Jack wouldn't just disappear or get lost — he is smart and knows his way around. If he was okay or alive, he would have found his way home or to a road. Someone has done something to Jack."
Anyone with information about Jack McLennan's disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Police Link on 131 444.
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Upgrade MembershipJack McLennan goes missing
Jack McLennan, 23, goes missing in the South Burnett region of Queensland. He was last seen in the area and has not been heard from since.
Jack attends Murgon Police Station
Jack McLennan attended Murgon police station regarding a domestic matter in the hours before his disappearance.
Jack visits bottle shop in Murgon
CCTV footage captured Jack at a bottle shop in Murgon, where he was seen talking to the shop attendant and giving her a thumbs up. He was with a friend.
Jack travels to Ficks Crossing
Jack travelled to Ficks Crossing, a popular fishing spot located approximately 7 kilometres south-west of Murgon, for a boys weekend trip.
Last confirmed sighting
Jack was last seen between 8pm and 10pm walking away from the Ficks Crossing fishing and camping spot on foot. His phone went offline around this time.
Jack reported missing
Jack was reported missing by his family after he failed to return home or make contact.
Family reports Jack missing
Jack McLennan's family reports him as a missing person to Queensland Police after being unable to contact him.
Police and SES begin search
Queensland Police and State Emergency Service volunteers begin searching the Ficks Crossing area for Jack.
White shoes discovered
A pair of white shoes believed to belong to Jack were discovered approximately 200 metres from his car near Bunya Highway.
Initial police investigation begins
Queensland Police Service begins investigation into Jack's disappearance. Family and community members raise concerns about the handling of key evidence and witness accounts.
Hat found in Murgon
Police located a dark-coloured hat near Macalister and McLucas streets in Murgon, believed to belong to Jack.
Wallet and debit card found
Jack's wallet and debit card were found in various locations during the search.
Search scaled back
Authorities reduced the scale of the physical search. Jack's mother Kellie Moody pleaded with police to continue efforts.
Homicide detectives assigned
Queensland Police brought in homicide detectives to assist with the investigation as concerns grew.
Community search efforts organized
Friends and family organize community search efforts in the South Burnett region after expressing frustration with the pace of the official investigation.
Complaint lodged with Crime and Corruption Commission
A formal complaint is lodged with Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) regarding the handling of Jack's case by Queensland Police Service.
CCC refers matter back to QPS
The Crime and Corruption Commission refers the complaint back to Queensland Police Service to review themselves, a decision that draws criticism from Jack's family and supporters who argue this defeats the purpose of independent oversight.
Family continues investigation
Jack's parents Kellie Moody and Ross McLennan conducted his own extensive investigation, making enquiries throughout the region. They believe Jack may have attended at least one house in Wondai after his last confirmed sighting.
Case referred to Coroners Court
The case was referred to the Coroners Court of Queensland, with the deputy state coroner now overseeing the investigation.
One year anniversary
One year since Jack McLennan's disappearance. Family holds vigil and Fick's Crossing 4606 podcast launches to investigate the case.
Petition for independent investigation
More than 700 people signed a petition demanding an independent review into how police handled Jack's disappearance case.
Change.org petition launched
A petition is launched on Change.org demanding an independent investigation into Jack McLennan's disappearance. The petition calls on the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Commissioner, Dr Daniel Morgan, to review the CCC's decision.
Petition reaches 1,500 signatures
The petition calling for an independent investigation reaches 1,500 signatures, demonstrating significant community support for Jack's family.
CCC response expected
The Crime and Corruption Commission is expected to provide a response to the ongoing concerns about the handling of Jack's case.
Petition surpasses 2,000 signatures
The petition for an independent investigation into Jack McLennan's disappearance surpasses 2,000 verified signatures, continuing to build momentum for the family's cause.
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