Marion Barter disappearance: Ric Blum rejects testimony of four other witnesses before inquest

Key witness asserts other women’s statements are ‘all lies’ and says he believes Marion Barter is still alive

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Ric Blum, the key witness at the inquest into the disappearance of Marion Barter, has denied most of the testimony of four female witnesses to a coroner in Lismore, even as more evidence was heard.

“It is all lies,” Blum said as he gave evidence during the New South Wales inquest on Thursday. “People have made up their mind after hearing the podcast.”

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