The murder case that started a cyber sleuth revolution

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For decades, no one knew who ‘Tent Girl’ was – a female corpse found in the woods, wrapped in a tent canvas. That was until Todd Matthews, whose father-in-law discovered the body, became consumed by the mystery. By day Todd was a factory worker, and by night he became an amateur detective – using the internet to find the unidentified woman’s family. Eventually, he would be known as the ‘first cyber sleuth’ and his important research would change how missing persons cases are dealt with around the world. (A longer version of this interview was first broadcast in September 2021.) Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Sophie Eastaugh Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 (Photo: Composite of the grave of 'Tent Girl' and Todd Matthews. Credit: Ashley Simpson White and Todd Matthews)