Australia Australia - Pheobe Bishop, 17, failed to board a scheduled flight from a Queensland Airport. Last seen Airport Drive, Bundaberg, 15 May 2025 #2

[UnDiluted7]

Summarising and mapping out what I know at this time. Thought it may be helpful to others. Please let me know if anything is inconsistent or outdated.

Background and Disappearance

• PB, a 17-year-old from Gin Gin, Queensland, was last seen around 8:30am on May 15, 2025, at Airport Drive in Bundaberg. She was reportedly being driven to Bundaberg Regional Airport by her housemates, TB and JW, to catch a flight to Perth to visit a friend or boyfriend. However, CCTV footage confirmed she never checked in for her flight and did not enter the airport.

Living Situation and Key Individuals

• PBhad been living with TB and JW at a rundown property in Gin Gin, which has since been declared a crime scene. TB and JW are believed to be in a relationship and both have been cooperative with police.

Investigation Developments

• The grey Hyundai ix35, which PB was last seen traveling in, was seized and examined by police. The car was later released, but reports emerged that its number plates had been altered with black electrical tape, and the Hyundai logo was disguised as a Toyota logo. The car was seen in Bundaberg with these modifications after the disappearance.
• Items believed to be linked to the investigation were found and are undergoing forensic examination. Police have expanded their search area, including Good Night Scrub National Park, using drones, cadaver dogs, and SES teams.
• Both the Gin Gin property and the Hyundai ix35 were declared crime scenes, and police found firearms and ammunition during their search. TB and, more recently, another housemate have been charged with unrelated weapons offences.

Personal and Social Media Context

• PB's family described her disappearance as out of character. Her mother has made public appeals for information, expressing heartbreak and concern.
• Troubling text messages sent by PB to her aunt before her disappearance have surfaced, including one stating, “If it goes to plan, I’m not coming back,” raising further concerns about her state of mind and intentions.

Current Status

• The search for PB is ongoing, with police continuing to appeal for information, particularly about the movements of the grey Hyundai ix35 between May 15 and 18 in the Gin Gin area.
• Police have not named any suspects in her disappearance and continue to treat the case as a missing person investigation, with all housemates reportedly cooperating.

Key Points

• PB vanished on May 15, 2025, after being dropped at Bundaberg Airport but never boarded her flight.
• She lived with two housemates, both of whom have faced unrelated weapons charges but are not publicly suspected in her disappearance.
• The vehicle she traveled in was disguised after her disappearance and has been a focus of the investigation.
• Items linked to the case have been found and are being forensically examined.
• The search continues, with significant police and community involvement.

 

[Angelcat13]

Oh my, my heart goes out to the Police. They have my utmost respect.

Det Acting Inspector Ryan Thompson who is in charge of Pheobe’s case, also is in charge of this absolutely tragic case, in Bundaberg.


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Mother charged with murdering her three-year-old daughter in Moore Park Beach.​

Mother charged with murder of her three-year-old daughter

Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, who is charged with murder, did not appear when her case was mentioned in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court.

www.abc.net.au

How horrible!! There are no words for who and how someone could do this to another human being - let alone their own child. It is heartbreaking.

 

[Aussieboy]

Riddle me this.....
If TB and JW can't have contact with each other since the latest court appearances, and reportedly were somewhat separated prior, why does it appear to be TB's car - the grey Hyundai i30 - that JW is living in? Does she have a car to use? I believe she is currently living in a suburb in Bundaberg, and has to report in to Gin Gin police several times a week if I'm recalling correctly. We did see images of her being dropped off by a friend there, so maybe she doesn't have her own transport now.

JW might have bought the car for TB to drive around in; she might feel sorry for him and let him have the car for a few months.

 

[Melbournian]

Riddle me this.....
If TB and JW can't have contact with each other since the latest court appearances, and reportedly were somewhat separated prior, why does it appear to be TB's car - the grey Hyundai i30 - that JW is living in? Does she have a car to use? I believe she is currently living in a suburb in Bundaberg, and has to report in to Gin Gin police several times a week if I'm recalling correctly. We did see images of her being dropped off by a friend there, so maybe she doesn't have her own transport now.

If the car transported PB in it , and she wasn’t directly involved , maybe she doesn’t want the car anymore .

 

[SLouTh]

Riddle me this.....
If TB and JW can't have contact with each other since the latest court appearances, and reportedly were somewhat separated prior, why does it appear to be TB's car - the grey Hyundai i30 - that JW is living in? Does she have a car to use? I believe she is currently living in a suburb in Bundaberg, and has to report in to Gin Gin police several times a week if I'm recalling correctly. We did see images of her being dropped off by a friend there, so maybe she doesn't have her own transport now.

I have also thought the same ….

They may be communicating via a third party??? The other way is via an additional burner phone perhaps ??

Very surprising the courts split them up when you would expect police to be monitoring all their conversations etc …. let’s hope the car is well bugged.

IMO

 

[SLouTh]

Summarising and mapping out what I know at this time. Thought it may be helpful to others. Please let me know if anything is inconsistent or outdated.

Background and Disappearance

• PB, a 17-year-old from Gin Gin, Queensland, was last seen around 8:30am on May 15, 2025, at Airport Drive in Bundaberg. She was reportedly being driven to Bundaberg Regional Airport by her housemates, TB and JW, to catch a flight to Perth to visit a friend or boyfriend. However, CCTV footage confirmed she never checked in for her flight and did not enter the airport.

Living Situation and Key Individuals

• PBhad been living with TB and JW at a rundown property in Gin Gin, which has since been declared a crime scene. TB and JW are believed to be in a relationship and both have been cooperative with police.

Investigation Developments

• The grey Hyundai ix35, which PB was last seen traveling in, was seized and examined by police. The car was later released, but reports emerged that its number plates had been altered with black electrical tape, and the Hyundai logo was disguised as a Toyota logo. The car was seen in Bundaberg with these modifications after the disappearance.
• Items believed to be linked to the investigation were found and are undergoing forensic examination. Police have expanded their search area, including Good Night Scrub National Park, using drones, cadaver dogs, and SES teams.
• Both the Gin Gin property and the Hyundai ix35 were declared crime scenes, and police found firearms and ammunition during their search. TB and, more recently, another housemate have been charged with unrelated weapons offences.

Personal and Social Media Context

• PB's family described her disappearance as out of character. Her mother has made public appeals for information, expressing heartbreak and concern.
• Troubling text messages sent by PB to her aunt before her disappearance have surfaced, including one stating, “If it goes to plan, I’m not coming back,” raising further concerns about her state of mind and intentions.

Current Status

• The search for PB is ongoing, with police continuing to appeal for information, particularly about the movements of the grey Hyundai ix35 between May 15 and 18 in the Gin Gin area.
• Police have not named any suspects in her disappearance and continue to treat the case as a missing person investigation, with all housemates reportedly cooperating.

Key Points

• PB vanished on May 15, 2025, after being dropped at Bundaberg Airport but never boarded her flight.
• She lived with two housemates, both of whom have faced unrelated weapons charges but are not publicly suspected in her disappearance.
• The vehicle she traveled in was disguised after her disappearance and has been a focus of the investigation.
• Items linked to the case have been found and are being forensically examined.
• The search continues, with significant police and community involvement.

There is also this great timeline post by ,@Shortfusepsb …..not sure if there are any additional details mentioned here at this link …..

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Australia - Australia - Pheobe Bishop, 17, failed to board a scheduled flight from a Queensland Airport. Last seen Airport Drive, Bundaberg, 15 May 2025 #2

 

[Longtimelurker1]

If the car transported PB in it , and she wasn’t directly involved , maybe she doesn’t want the car anymore .

If the car had transported PB wouldn’t the police have found evidence and charged them?

 

[Podcast Tragic]

How horrible!! There are no words for who and how someone could do this to another human being - let alone their own child. It is heartbreaking.

Post natal psychosis is very real . I once had a friend who visited me 2 days before she killed her older child and set their house on fire. There was no sign to me on her visit that she was suffering from Post natal psychosis after the birth of her second child. She had been hospitalised for Post natal depression for months after her first son was born. It seems unimaginable but it is a real mental health problem.

 

[Melbournian]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1929330216393937306

"The housemate of missing Pheobe Bishop was caught on a dating app by his girlfriend in the lead up to the teenager's mysterious disappearance two weeks ago.

In February, Wood had been spotted on Tinder looking for 'short term fun',
prompting Bromley's friends to intervene.

In the profile photo, Wood can be seen in a cowboy hat and aviator sunglasses.

It also states that he is 34 years old.

'Everyone had been telling Tanika he was cheating',
a friend of the former NDIS support services worker confirmed."

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If the car had transported PB wouldn’t the police have found evidence and charged them?

Unless they find fresh blood stains that matches PB they can’t. Her DNA would already be in the car from prev trips . So they can’t rely on that .

 

[Melbournian]

It definitely transported her.

I meant if that last trip in her car ended in tragedy or was used to transport her in an unconscious state , it’s morbid to be driving in it especially if she wasn’t involved .

 

[Melbournian]

Why wasnt it just TB taking her friend PB to the airport that morning. If TB and JW had separated and she was living in the bus seems weird she would go into the house to wake him up early in the morning. I can’t imagine PB wanting him to go either. Nor JW wanting to go on a drive that early in the morning.
Was he woken up by the noise of them secretly departing and got furious and fought at the house ending in tragedy . Then both panicked (or TB was petrified of dobbing him in ) and did the mock up
Drive together to cover up .

Pheobe Bishop’s housemates hit with new claims about their relationship

An ex-girlfriend has spoken out as the investigation into where the missing teen is continues.

7news.com.au

 

[dlr1939]

Why wasnt it just TB taking her friend PB to the airport that morning. If TB and JW had separated and she was living in the bus seems weird she would go into the house to wake him up early in the morning. I can’t imagine PB wanting him to go either. Nor JW wanting to go on a drive that early in the morning.
Was he woken up by the noise of them secretly departing and got furious and fought at the house ending in tragedy . Then both panicked (or TB was petrified of dobbing him in ) and did the mock up
Drive together to cover up .

Pheobe Bishop’s housemates hit with new claims about their relationship

An ex-girlfriend has spoken out as the investigation into where the missing teen is continues.

7news.com.au

Just my opinion but I don’t think anyone was taking PB to the airport that morning.
If in fact it was true there was an incident at the home early that morning and police were allegedly called, is it possible that incident was between TB and JW only?
Maybe arguing whether they should drive to the airport or not…

 

[Melbournian]

Just my opinion but I don’t think anyone was taking PB to the airport that morning.
If in fact it was true there was an incident at the home early that morning and police were allegedly called, is it possible that incident was between TB and JW only?
Maybe arguing whether they should drive to the airport or not…

So you think PB hadn’t arranged a ride with TB. It’s a 40min journey how else was she planning to get there . It’s a pretty expensive trip to not get a clear confirmation on how she would get to the airport. At that time of morning , you wouldn’t be making last minute airport arrangements .
If she wasn’t relying on her housemates then there would be another friend or family member at the house ready to take her who would have been notified at least from the night before.

 

[dlr1939]

So you think PB hadn’t arranged a ride with TB. It’s a 40min journey how else was she planning to get there . It’s a pretty expensive trip to not get a clear confirmation on how she would get to the airport. At that time of morning , you wouldn’t be making last minute airport arrangements .
If she wasn’t relying on her housemates then there would be another friend or family member at the house ready to take her who would have been notified at least from the night before.

You missed my point.
A ride may have been arranged.
In the morning of 15th she unfortunately may not have been able to make that trip as planned.

 

[bearbear]

does anyone know why, who, how or how many dogs were found dead on the property and if its likely anyone will be charged with cruelty offences?
sorry if this has been discussed earlier, i just dont have time to read back over the threads at the moment, this animal cruelty is so distressing!

 

[mishy66]

Why wasnt it just TB taking her friend PB to the airport that morning. If TB and JW had separated and she was living in the bus seems weird she would go into the house to wake him up early in the morning. I can’t imagine PB wanting him to go either. Nor JW wanting to go on a drive that early in the morning.
Was he woken up by the noise of them secretly departing and got furious and fought at the house ending in tragedy . Then both panicked (or TB was petrified of dobbing him in ) and did the mock up
Drive together to cover up .

Pheobe Bishop’s housemates hit with new claims about their relationship

An ex-girlfriend has spoken out as the investigation into where the missing teen is continues.

7news.com.au

Maybe TB lied about staying in the bus.
She had been hospitalised for a DV incident. Her kids had been taken off her.
Maybe her income as a supporting parent played a part in the reason she used the bus as her residence.

Lying about living in a bus would be the least of her problem.


Maybe things didn't play out that morning the way it's been alleged.


The word of 2 people at the centre of missing PB, reported they dropped her off on Airport Dve.

 

[Cleety_]

IMO - A DV Perpetrator (especially one that may be still on a bender) does not need much to 'set them off'. It could be something as simple as PB waking them up to take her to the airport, especially if she was really excited for the trip and anxious that she would miss her flight.

This. People are dismissing the DV theory because he “lived in the bus”
A volatile DV relationship is not the same as a normal healthy relationship especially if there is drugs involved. There is 1000 reasons why he may have been inside that night. Has nobody ever slept with an ex ? He may have slept inside with TB that night and they had a fight in the morning which PB got in between.

 

[Dotta]

I wonder why Police referred to housemates as "associates" of PB?
(Like in the report of PB being dropped off in Airport Drive by associates)

Is it meaningful?
I might not understand it or its significance
as I'm not an English native speaker.

But for me "associate" means a kind of business connection, no?

But maybe it was meant as
"association by renting" the accommodation?

Well,
it caught my eye, that's all.

JMO

I found the quote

"Queensland Police Detective Acting Inspector Ryan Thompson
previously said that the teen was dropped off near the airport
by 'associates'
but didn't enter the terminal."

Mom of Missing Teen Is in 'Hell' After 17-Year-Old Vanished on Trip to Visit a Friend

The mother of a girl, 17, who vanished after failing to check in for a flight in Australia is continuing to speak out as the search entered day 11

people.com

 

[Aussieboy]

This. People are dismissing the DV theory because he “lived in the bus”
A volatile DV relationship is not the same as a normal healthy relationship especially if there is drugs involved. There is 1000 reasons why he may have been inside that night. Has nobody ever slept with an ex ? He may have slept inside with TB that night and they had a fight in the morning which PB got in between.

I think they didn't word that article too well, what they meant is that JW lived in the bus before he arrived in Gin Gin.

It's alleged by JW's EX that TB was living in the bus at Gin Gin, and before that, JW lived in the bus when he was evicted from Emerald somewhere around that area.
I haven't seen anything reported that JW was living in the bus at Gin Gin.

"An ex-partner of Wood alleged she was told he had split with Bromley, a report from Daily Mail Australia claimed on Wednesday.

Furthermore, the report alleges Bromley was staying in a derelict bus on the property outside house at the rundown Gin Gin property, which has been heavily featured in media photos."

Pheobe Bishop’s housemates hit with new claims about their relationship

An ex-girlfriend has spoken out as the investigation into where the missing teen is continues.

7news.com.au

" The woman said James wasn't the 'quiet and shy' boy she knew from years ago.

'He was home schooled by his parents. He used to live in that bus that's out the front of his house,' she said."

New claims from friend of couple who were last to see Pheobe Bishop

Pheobe Bishop, 17, was living at a Gin Gin, Queensland property with the couple before she vanished shortly before she was set to board a flight to see her boyfriend.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Aussieboy]

I wonder why Police referred to housemates as "associates" of PB?
(Like in the report of PB being dropped off in Airport Drive by associates)

Is it meaningful?
I might not understand it or its significance
as I'm not an English native speaker.

But for me "associate" means a kind of business connection, no?

But maybe it was meant as
"association by renting" the accommodation?

Well,
it caught my eye, that's all.

JMO

I found the quote

"Queensland Police Detective Acting Inspector Ryan Thompson
previously said that the teen was dropped off near the airport
by 'associates'
but didn't enter the terminal."

Mom of Missing Teen Is in 'Hell' After 17-Year-Old Vanished on Trip to Visit a Friend

The mother of a girl, 17, who vanished after failing to check in for a flight in Australia is continuing to speak out as the search entered day 11

people.com

It's more of a formal way of saying 'friends or flatmates' in Australia.