Police scoured bushland near Cape Byron in search of the missing teen. The 18-year-old was last seen when he was ejected from the Cheeky Monkeys bar in Byron Bay about 11pm on May 31, 2019. Mr Jubelins words come as State Coroner Teresa OSullivan is set to deliver her findings at the coronial inquest of Mr Hayezs disappearance. Between midnight and 1am at Cosy Corner, he watched a comedy clip on YouTube and messaged family and friends in a manner inconsistent with him feeling afraid, OSullivan said. OSullivan told the court the theories that Hayez had taken his own life or staged his disappearance could now be excluded, but she could not either substantiate or exclude the other two main competing theories that he either died alone trying to climb the Cape Byron headland, or was killed by another person, or persons, who disposed of his body. He also said there was nothing that had"come to light during the investigation" to suggest there was any form of foul play or homicide involved. Already getting in the party mood! Part of me thinks something sinister happened and people are too scared to come forward. 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The search began promptly after that, but unfortunately the trail was already growing cold. She also made recommendations to ensure effective communication between police officers during large-scale searches, and for Youth Tourism NSW to develop protocols to ensure the timely reporting of missing tourists. Another is how he came to be on the Cosy Corner beach in the dark. However, he ultimately decided he wanted to go visit various friends and family around Australia and by all accounts, thoroughly enjoyed his trip. Watch the video above for more on the cash reward Belgian authorities were able to use technology called geo-fencing to check for other phones in the same area at the same time. 'If you want to go on living, there is a time when you need to stop. Theos godfather, Jean-Philippe Pector, and cousin Lisa Hayez outside the court on Friday. (60 Minutes) Having examined the latest evidence in Hayez's disappearance, former homicide detective Gary Jubelin agrees. Sen Const Papworth also sent teams into the field without GPS devices to log their movements on at least the first - and probably the second - day of the search. We know that he sent a Whatsapp message to his stepsister about 1AM. Earlier on Wednesday,it was revealed the police officer who led the initial search for Mr Hayezwas inexperienced, missed vital training and would have conducted the operation 'very differently' with the benefit of hindsight. 'He's been dead for 130 years and can still satisfy the ladies': Social media goes wild over mystery woman who had a 'full body orgasm' during packed Tchaikovsky concert, Can the Keto diet help treat mental illness? "There, he climbed towards the lighthouse and fell from the cliffs into the ocean. A coroner has officially declared backpacker Theo Hayez (above) dead, but cannot find conclusively whether he died falling off the Byron Bay cliffs or met with foul play and his body disposed of, TCoroner Teresa O'Sullivan said 'cautious' Theo Hayez was unlikely to have climbed the 'dangerous' Byron cliffs at night, but she also couldn't rule that he had been killed by a person or persons. But just after 1am his phone stopped receiving data. CCTV footage captures his departure from the bar, and documents the last known time Theo Hayez was seen alive. Byron Bay is one of the ultimate tourist destinations in Australia, with almost 2 million visitors descending upon this tiny town every year. He searched searched for his hostel .. it would have been readily apparent to him he was going further in the wrong direction. He said if Theo tried to walk up the "deceptively easy" grassy side of the cliff from Cosy Corner, he may not have realised the other side was steep and unstable shale. It is highly likely that if Theo did meet new friends that night, theyd be long gone from Byron with no idea that he disappeared. Investigations in conjunction with Hayez's family and Google suggest a last possible whereabouts in the vicinity of Cosy Corner, Tallow Beach. There are two known cases in 1989 and 2014 of people who disappeared, their bodies never recovered, in the sea at Cosy Corner. The monster ego's ball: Tonight the great and the woke will honor Karl Lagerfeld at the Met show-off-athon, Met Gala prep! Paradoxically, it is both diverse and inclusive whilst also being unfriendly and intolerant to those who do not fit a certain mold. Some lay flowers, some stood in a circle around a giant mandala carved into the sand for the occasion by a local artist. "I would be treating it as suspicious circumstances," he said. I walked down Jonson Street at 11pm past Cheeky Monkeys. We also know that he then walked VERY quickly all the way to the Milne Track. 'Importantly, none of the other young backpackers observed him to be drunk. Cheeky Monkeys has a bad reputation around town. 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Tho Hayez was an 18-year old Belgian man who disappeared in the Cape Byron area. Cheeky Monkeys bar is the middle of the map. Theo was by all accounts happy and optimistic about life, and excited to start his next chapter studying engineering back in Belgium. Authorities have also said the investigation found no evidence to suggest foul play or homicide was involved in his disappearance. Theo arrived in Byron Bay on Wednesday May 29th of 2019. By the time it was realised where his path actually brought him, the trail was very cold. [3] Messaging platform Whatsapp cooperated with NSW Police in the endeavour to recover chat logs from the night. Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 | Nightmare in Paradise (2022)Eighteen-year-old Tho Hayez from B. And I cant for the life of me think other than hes speaking to someone.. This case is so frustrating, someone definitely knows what happened to this kid. Sen Const Papworth said the magnitude, logistical considerations and complexity of the Hayez search - which began nine days after he was last seen on May 31, 2019 - made it vastly different to anything he'd ever done before. The intricate, abstract motif is a symbol used in various spiritual traditions as an instrument of meditation. Or he had met 'with one or more persons' between the cricket nets area at Byron and Cosy Corner beach 'and those persons caused his death and disposed of his body'. I am quite involved in the local community and there arent any credible rumours that I can pass on: its just as much a mystery to locals as it is to outsiders. Sheri Todd, who helped to coordinate the searches, said the inquest had achieved all that could be expected. Top conservative think tank takes the Biden administration to court for Prince Harry's immigration records - Father 'crushed to death' in indoor cave at tourist attraction 'was read poem by his daughter' while he lay Have scientists finally created a jab to keep ALL flu strains at bay? Police believe Theo Hayez may have been trying to get to the Cape Byron Lighthouse on the night he disappeared The officer in charge of the lengthy investigation has given evidence on the eighth day of the two-week coronial inquest He said a phone similar to Theo's was discovered close to where he went missing, but it was not the 18-year-old's There is insufficient evidence to substantiate or exclude wither theory.'. All reports can be made anonymously. Hayezs phone has never been found. Is your loved one missing? This was the last leg of his Australian trip and he was very much looking forward to starting his next chapter of life: university then building a career. She also dismissed reports that Theo's phone engaged in some sort of "digital handshake" during his trek to Tallow Beach. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. But when asked by reporter Tara Brown if she had hope her son would come home, a tearyVinciane replied: 'I don't think so'. Hostel didnt report Theo missing until 3 days after he was meant to check out. He ended up with stewardship of the search over its first two days despite having no training in a mapping tool that allowed GPS data to be uploaded and searched areas accurately marked. Theos mother began to worry when she didnt hear from him for a couple of days. Byron Bay, on NSW's far north coast, is the last known stop on his adventure. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. The Lighthouse, an investigative podcast produced by The Australian in late 2019, reported that Hayez family received several ransom demands in the weeks after Tho's disappearance. We also know that Theo made it out of the bushland and onto the beach. The family is confident it is his, although DNA results have yet to be released. Feature image: Facebook/@Looking.for.Theo. Lisa later provided good insight into what Theos version of backpacking looked like. Halfway up the east coast in the Australian state of New South Wales, Byron beckons travellers from all parts of the world. He was at Cosy Corner when he appears to have turned off his location services just after midnight to save battery. Theo was a responsible and cautious young man. Later on in the evening, Theo and some other backpackers caught another shuttle bus into town. [10][11][12][13][2][14], Per Hayez's family's request, The Australian national crime correspondent David Murray joined the searches. Theo Hayez is missing in Byron Bay, a beautiful beachside town on Australia's most easterly mainland point, frequently in the spotlight for its famous residents. We also know that he walked in the opposite direction from the hostel: from Kingsley to Tennyson Street, to the Youth Activity Centre. With dozens of beautiful beaches, great surf, and spiritual activities, it is easy to get sucked into Byrons laid-back vibe and lose touch with the outside world. He spent a large portion of his time with his cousin, Lisa Hayez. A quick walk from the shuttle parking lot brought them to Cheeky Monkeys a well known backpackers bar. Online sleuths are combing through Instagram and Facebook data, hoping to find any clues about beach gatherings that night. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. I also feel Theo is giving me strength.. Controversial NHS Tavistock transgender clinic is threatened with court action by watchdog after failing to 'If I didn't build it, somebody else would've': The Godfather of A.I. This explanation was ruled out almost immediately at the inquest. Theo's phone stopped receiving data from Telstra phone towers, either because it was suddenly out of range or because it was switched off or put into flight mode. Theos godfather, Jean-Philippe Pector, and cousin Lisa Hayez outside the court on Friday.Credit: Natalie Grono. All rights reserved. CCTV footage shows him walking off into the darkness of Kingsley street, one of the roads perpendicular to Jonson. Byron isnt big, and if you follow the bright lights and signs, Wake Up is actually remarkably easy to get to. NSW police search the Cape Byron state conservation area in June 2019. With the benefit of hindsight he would also have tried to find out more about Theo's interests and behaviours, to help tailor the search. Question: Who or what caused the disappearance of Theo Hayez? It's better to have a little sugar than any sweetener at all, says Gut Health Guru Dr Megan Rossi. At the urging of locals and police, coroner Teresa OSullivan walked the Milne Track one night last year. He had made plans to catch up with friends and family on his return, and had no history of mental illness or suicidal ideation. Hayezs night began at his hostel, where he shared some goon wine with fellow backpackers before heading into town about 9pm. People go missing all the time in Byron for a few days they end up at a party, on an adventure or on the wrong substance. Byron Bay is very small, with the entire town being accessible by foot if you are fit. Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez, 18, was last seen in Byron Bay on May 31, 2019 In a coronial inquest, it was revealed 'someone' was chatting with Mr Hayez In potential case breakthrough,. If theyre backpackers, they are likely out of the country already. After buying two drinks at the bar, Theo was escorted out by security staff at 11PM. I have personally walked his path. Its totally normal to meet up with new people, adventure a bit. "Because obviously we don't have the answers that we need at the moment. Until recently, it was assumed that Theo tried to walk back to the backpackers hostel and something happened en route. The coroner said those who suspected foul play theorised that Theo had 'met one or more persons at the cricket nets and walked through Arakawal national Park to Tallow Beach. EXCLUSIVE Boss of Lib-Dem run South Cambridgeshire council which was first to introduce a four-day week is Martin Lewis reveals how to get a cheaper supermarket shop and FREE food. The 18-year-old was last seen being ejected from the Cheeky Monkey's bar in Byron Bay at 11pm on May 31, 2019. Due to the urgency of the search and his inexperience, he told the inquest he had made 'some mistakes.'. Want more local news? Late on Monday afternoon, dozens of people gathered on the shore at The Pass in Byron Bay in a vigil to Belgian man, Tho Hayez, who vanished from the Top conservative think tank takes the Biden administration to court for Prince Harry's immigration records - Father 'crushed to death' in indoor cave at tourist attraction 'was read poem by his daughter' while he lay 'He's been dead for 130 years and can still satisfy the ladies': Social media goes wild over mystery woman Can the Keto diet help treat mental illness? After going through the inquest process, we knew there wouldnt be any breakthrough, he said. More volunteers would have been sent to those areas and he would have sent detectives to interview 'vagrants' who were staying near the sporting field. "Today, two years after [Tho's disappearance], a heartfelt demonstration of love on the Byron beach. Breakthrough information sourced from a popular social media app could finally solve the mystery of missing backpacker Theo Hayez (pictured), Speaking on Wednesday at the coronial inquest into the Belgian teenager's disappearance from NSW tourist hotspot Byron Bay, Counsel Kirsten Edwards said there has been a 'potential breakthrough' in the case (pictured, police searching for Hayez in 2019), Also on Wednesday at the inquest, it emerged the NSW police officer who led the initial search for Mr Hayez in Byron Bay was inexperienced and would have conducted the operation differently if given the chance. Location data showed him walking in the opposite direction of his accommodation at the Wake Up! 'Nazi gold' turns out to be a WW2 bullet and a pair of muddy boots: Hunt for lost loot hidden in Dutch 'I'm no deadbeat dad!' Google data suggests he never stopped walking quickly, as he exited the bushland and made his way toward Cozy Corner he was now moving toward the top right of the map. The final part of Hayez journey through the bush, where his hat was found, did not follow any natural path and would have been very hard going. We know that he watched part of a Youtube video. Very dark. Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez dropped into Byron Bay in late May 2019, enticed by the town's unique allure of bohemian life, beautiful surf beaches and a sprinkling of international celebrity glamour. However, the evidence he was actually intoxicated was ambiguous, counsel assisting the inquest Kirsten Edwards said on Monday. Dozens of locals joined volunteer searches that continued well after police finished their investigation and referred the matter to the coroner in September, 2019. If he had access to location data sourced from Theo's phone on those first two days, the search would have looked very different, Sen Const Papworth said. Few other details about evidence have been made public. Theo Hayez disappeared in May 2019. The Disappearance of Theo Hayez Byron Bay is one of the ultimate tourist destinations in Australia, with almost 2 million visitors descending upon this tiny town every year. Walking into the bushland and climbing up the grassy side of the Cape Byron cliff alone at night is something we believe Theo would never have done unless he was with someone at the time.. There was nothing out of the ordinary in town that night, besides it being so cold! Fans don't believe North West, nine, organized lavish pre-Met Gala gift for mom Kim Kardashian: 'What 9 year Melting the ice queen's heart! By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia and Tiffanie Turnbull For Australian Associated Press, Published: 10:25, 23 February 2022 | Updated: 15:50, 23 February 2022. Counsel Assisting the Coroner, Kirsten Edwards, told the court that just minutes later, at 1.02am, something happened. Hayez walked in the opposite direction to the route outlined on Google Maps. . It is difficult to accept that he ended up at Cosy Corner by mistake, she said.
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