Koletti said being called a 'house husband' and a 'toyboy' was 'water off a duck's back', but said the hardest part was losing his wife. After two years of hell, Koletti says it's time to look forward and is excited about relaunching his professional career. 3 months after her disappearance, her foot, and later her stomach washed up on an Australian shore. Our community offers an alternative to subs that don't allow videos or podcast links as post submissions to kick off discussion. But the accounts didn't exist. What really happened to Melissa Caddick? Anthony Koletti and Melissa Caddick in happier times. Melissa Caddick is pictured while ASIC raided her Dover Heights home in November 2020, Anthony Koletti said Melissa Caddick's son chose to live with him, over his biological father who lives in northern Sydney. The Hair Angel in Balmain, in Sydney's inner west. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au. The show explored theories, including that she had a 'safehouse' on the NSW south coast where she stashed cash, that she was picked up by a yacht and she chopped off her own foot. The pair had lived in the luxury property, which sold for an estimated $10million in October, for about a year-and-a-half after she was presumed dead. 4. The image is so unforgettable that the makers of Underbelly: Vanishing Act couldn't help but show us what it might have really looked like: totally disgusting. Footage from the last time Melissa Caddick was seen alive. She then used that money to fund her own extravagant lifestyle. Kate, the Chief Investigative Reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald, has spent her career breaking news about fraud, corruption, and more. A whole other line of investigation opened into what actually happened to Melissa Caddick. Check out our No Filter YouTube channel here. What really happened to the Patanela? The Melissa Caddick Con 1 . 'I have seen her in a wheelchair in Israel, she's on a Greek island, she has changed into a man, she's got a beard now.'. But police are working off the theory that she took her own life when she went for a jog on the morning of November 12. Kate, the Chief Investigative Reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald, has spent her career breaking news about fraud, corruption, and more. During an inquest into her theft and disappearance in September this year, he said he now accepts that she was a fraudster, and that he too was conned into believing she was a legitimate financial advisor. 'November to now is summer time so the water is pretty warm with a lot of plankton, full of little creatures that are extremely active because of the warm water,' she told The Daily Telegraph. Before her suspected death, Caddick was facing 38 charges, including multiple counts of fraud and falsely claiming she had a financial services licence. 'Based on her personality profile I don't thinks she's likely to have committed suicide,' Dr Mallett said. Do you have a rapport with your advisor? We've kept an open mind all along.". Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? One was that she was whisked away by a yacht to another country to escape the authorities. Former minister takes 'absolute responsibility' for Robodebt, admits defending scheme despite knowing it could be unlawful, 'Sickening, callous and brazen': Sydney man dies in hail of bullets in front of 12yo son, Evelyn worked three jobs when she was in her 20s to build up her super. The fraudster lied about her qualifications and never held a license as a financial advisor when she tricked dozens into 'investing' their life savings. This is impossible to know - in theory it's possible, but regarded as extremely unlikely. When asked whether they've had deep conversations about Caddick's dealings and disappearance, Koletti said they hadn't because 'we don't need to'. 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In less than 18 months, it has consumed news headlines, been the subject of countless podcasts, YouTube clips, social media threads and spurred a television miniseries. Melissa Caddick investigation continues after more human remains wash ashore, Lady Gagas French bulldogs RECOVERED unharmed after terrifying abduction, Child abuse detectives seek public assistance over babys serious injuries while at beach, TGA warns of several scams over type 2 diabetes drug used for weight loss, Iconic Melbourne music venue up for sale after pandemic struggles, Beloved father and local hero killed in horror highway crash, Development in case of Queensland man handed seven life sentences, Three men fighting for life after ute and truck collide, The discovery in a Queensland drain that required careful removal, Victorias top cop issues stern warning to employees after spike in bad behaviour, a chunk of stomach flesh was found at Mollymook beach. The corporate watchdog previously said in court Ms Caddick's investors handed over $13.1 million and named more than 60 clients in documents. Did she kill herself? Unless the other foot comes up there will probably be no other physical evidence. Same here! It is the most gruesome and intriguing part of the whole Caddick mystery, even more than her possible death. Liar Liar podcast | Melissa Caddick and the Missing Millions podcast by Kate McClymont and Tom Steinfort | Latest Melissa Caddick news headlines, theories, updates and analysis | The Sydney Morning Herald. Secret three: Did Melissa Caddick have an escape plan after ASIC raided her Dover Heights home? He doesn't need to know what happened to her. A definite decision in relation to the manner, time and cause of death of Melissa Caddick is a matter for the coroner, NSW Police say. 'They're all so supportive.'. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >>. She sent it over to one of the investors she was managing in an elaborate Ponzi scheme that she operated to fleece family, friends and her parents out of $23million. Were listening! "That foot and the shoe matched the size and description ofa shoe that Melissa Caddick wasseen wearing during the executionof the ASIC search warrant," Assistant Commissioner Willing said. Since her disappearance, the spotlight has not shone on Mr Koletti, 41, her second husband, a former hairdresser, DJ and part-time prawn farmer. But one theory the show puts forward is that Caddick had given a mysterious yacht captain a payment to ferry her out of the country as her 'plan B'. When she needed a Justice of the Peace to sign offical documents, there's father-in-law's forged signature.'. There are no named suspects, and the police have not ruled out suicide. The matter is expected to return to the coroner's court this year, although no further hearing dates have yet been set. In other words, do you feel your advisor understands and want to help you with your financial situation? How the shoe and foot got to Bournda beach and why it took over three months - presuming it became detached after she leapt to her death from the Dover Heights clifftop - is the subject of much speculation. Mr Koletti protested the sale, although court records showed she bought it for him on May 6, 2016, for $390,000. Today, Assistant Commissioner Willing said while CCTV footage in Dover Heights was "extensive", it did not cover the entire suburb. The theory about her disappearance makes the most sense is that after ASIC raided her Dover Heights home on November 12, 2020 she took her own life. She took overseas holidays, often flying first class. Investigations continue into the disappearance of the Dover Heights busineswoman after a chunk of stomach flesh was found at Mollymook beach on Friday evening. 'I think the most likely outcome is she was sadly murdered, second that she took her own life and third is that she's still alive.'. He has been slammed as a 'house husband' and a 'toyboy' - an accessory to the life his wife bought with funds stolen from friends, family and investors while posing as a financial advisor. Whether she was pushed or jumped is hard to say. @meow yeah you'd have to know quite a bit about body decomposition and coastal tides to pull off a stage 'washed up on the beach 400km away ' scenario. The disappearance of conwoman Melissa Caddick has been one of the most high-profile missing person cases Australia has witnessed in decades. The point of the television miniseries, Underbelly: Vanishing Act, was to convert public fascination with her disappearance into TV audiences by dramatizing her supposed escape. Criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallet says that flesh may hold a vital clue and ultimately cast doubts over exactly when the disgraced fraudsters life came to an end. Press J to jump to the feed. There's always a chance she cut her foot off and is still alive, though it's pretty fanciful,' he told 2GB in March 2021. In February, her husband Anthony Koletti's blue convertible Audi R8 V10 was sold off at an auction for $295,000, and Caddick's black Mercedes Benz CLA45 AMG went for $66,000. Koletti is a hairdresser who she met when she went to do her hair. After a short period of time, the former couple parted ways and divorced other. 'And as sad as it is, maybe not knowing what happened to her is more of a blessing in disguise. An auction listing for Caddicks luxury car. Melissa Caddick stole at least $23million from 72 investors via her fake financial advice firm Maliver. The company won best financial practice of the year in Independent Financial Adviser magazine in 2003. Even if they had evidence that it was murder, they'd have 70+ possible suspects. ASIC found she falsified documents to make investors believe shares in their names were being held in Commsec accounts. In it, he maintained, 'Melissa lost investor funds trading on the stock market which is clearly visible through her AustralianCommsec trading account.'. Want more with Kate? According to Yahoo! It meant the serial fraudster would have made $1.426million in just one month. Caddick, 49, was alleged to have faked financial documents then used to swindle investors out of more than $23 million under the guise of her company, Maliver. Check out our No Filter YouTube channel here. But that hasnt stopped speculation and theories on the disappearance being aired in a new two-part Underbelly series. The reports were given to ASIC and the Federal Court, but a suppression order prevents their findings from being reported on. The one piece of evidence that's hard to conclude, is why the foot didn't have as much "sea growth" like barnacles and stuff on it that you would expect a foot to have after that long in the water. Melissa Caddick was an Australian fraudulent "investor" who swindled 72 people out out of between 23 and 30 million dollars. Secret five: Did Melissa Caddick sail off in a yacht or hop on an early morning flight? 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Headlining the property portfolio likely to go on the market to recoup some of the stolen funds is the five-bedroom Dover Heights home, bought for $6.2 million in 2014, and an Edgecliff property owned by her family. Most of us couldn't do this, but then again most of us are not con-artists. Anthony Koletti is pictured with Ms Bradshaw inside her salon, The Hair Angel. He deserves to get a job and earn money,' she said. The father-in-law of accused con-woman Melissa Caddick has spoken out in a bombshell 60 Minutes interview as speculation continues to swirl around what really happened to the missing 49-year-old. The NSW Coroner's Court confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that the 'inquest into the disappearance & suspected death of Melissa Louise Caddick' remains before the court. It is a theory shared by criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett. This is the most likely option, according to NSW Police. 00:33 GMT 02 May 2022 Melissa Caddick and her partner, Anthony Koletti. And whilst the discovery of her decomposed foot on the NSW South Coast last week seeminglysuggested she had taken her own life, authorities say there is still a lot they don't know. Caddick instead spent their hard-earned dollars on maintaining her extravagant lifestyle, purchasing luxury clothing, designer goods and flashy sports cars. Melissa Caddick stole at least $23million from 72 investors via her fake financial advice firm Maliver. As she got hold of funds from new investors, she would make payments to earlier ones - encouraging them to invest even more. Kate is a co-host of a podcast called Liar Liar thats all about this case, and in her signature forensic style, shes uncovered a bunch of disturbing, astonishing information about the life and disappearance of a wealthy woman who wasnt at all what she seemed. Instead, he believes that she was murdered. Melissa Caddick sent one of her clients an innocent photo of her pet dog that unknowingly revealed the fraudster was making $46,000 a day. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. But two days later, Caddick left the house at about 5.30am. Tellingly, NSW Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia on April 7 that they consider the investigation closed. Host: Mia Freedman. Ultimately, it might never be known what actually happened to Caddick. Koletti said he only stopped working because his life was suddenly in the headlines and he had to take clients on a freelance basis - cutting hair in their homes instead of inside a salon. Kate, the Chief Investigative Reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald, has spent her career breaking news about fraud, corruption, and more. 'It takes a lot more care to look after a child whose been through that - a lot more care than is otherwise required,' he said. Reddit's open forum for discussion of anything and everything about true crime, court cases, and the legal system. Caddicks black Mercedes Benz CLA45 AMG sold for $66,250. 4. The disappearance of conwoman Melissa Caddick has been one of the most high-profile missing person cases Australia has witnessed in decades. Find more Mamamia podcasts here. After that, he said, 'I felt in my heart' that she was dead. However, campers found her "badly decomposed foot" inside a shoe at Bournda Beach, near Tathra, on Sunday. Rodo Koletti said his son Ms Caddick's husband, 41-year-old Anthony Koletti is in "delusion and denial" over claims she misused more than $25 .