For more than 40 years, Elaine Johnson’s family has searched tirelessly for answers.
It was early 1980 when Elaine left her family home in southern Sydney.
The eldest of five children, she had lived in Kurnell and Cronulla after her family moved to Australia from the UK as Ten Pound Poms.
She grew up riding bikes, sunbaking and watching Monty Python on TV.
In the weeks leading up to her disappearance, Elaine left home after an argument over a house party.
It is believed she stayed with her friend, Kerry Anne Joel.
Neither Elaine or Kerry has been seen since February 1980.
For more than 40 years, Elaine’s family has been searching for answers.
This is their story.
Out From The Cold: Searching for Elaine is out now.
Over the past two years, investigative journalist Kate Kachor has worked alongside Elaine’s family — pursuing new leads and sifting through rumours of kidnapping, sex trafficking and murder.
Searching for Elaine is a series from Out From The Cold, part of Happy Tuesday Productions.
If you have information about Elaine Johnson or Kerri Ann Joel, you can get in touch at Help Find Elaine Johnson or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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