16: Eve Askew

This episode of Stolen Lives tells the tragic story of Eve Askew, a 14-year-old girl who disappeared from her family home in Tasmania in November 1991. After a confrontation with her parents over smoking, Eve left a note saying she was running away and was never seen again. The rural community where she lived, Fitzgerald, has a very small population and the search efforts involved extensive questioning and searching of the surrounding areas, yet no solid leads were found.

Authorities explored several theories about her disappearance: that she may have run away, accidentally died in the wilderness, or was murdered. Multiple searches of a person of interest's properties yielded little evidence, and despite a recent cold case unit's efforts, the mystery continues. Eve's family continued to grapple with the pain of her absence, tragically losing both parents in a car accident before learning what happened to their daughter. A $100,000 reward currently exists for information concerning her case, highlighting ongoing concerns and the sense of urgency surrounding her disappearance.