Missing man's ex-girlfriend feared being 'jumped'
Carlee Beetham, the ex-girlfriend of missing man Jack McLennan, expressed her fears for her safety amid rumors surrounding his disappearance. McLennan vanished under mysterious circumstances shortly after their breakup, leaving behind a trail of belongings that puzzled his family and friends. Beetham has sought counseling for her grief and believes the speculation in the community has led to threats against her.
- ▪Jack McLennan disappeared near Murgon in 2024 after breaking up with Carlee Beetham.
- ▪Beetham reported feeling unsafe due to community speculation about her involvement in his disappearance.
- ▪The Queensland Police Service is treating McLennan's case as a missing person's investigation.
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Missing man Jack McLennan's ex-girlfriend feared being 'jumped'ABC Audio Studios / Robert Burgin for UnravelTopic:Missing PersonTue 26 May 2026 at 4:43amTue 26 May 2026 at 4:43amTue 26 May 2026 at 4:43amJack McLennan had been in a relationship with Carlee Beetham for 18 months before his disappearance. (Supplied: Carlee Beetham.)abc.net.au/news/missing-man-jack-mclennan-ex-feared-being-jumped/106717252Link copiedShareShare articleThe former girlfriend of missing Queensland man Jack McLennan said she held fears for her own safety because of rumours surrounding his disappearance.Mr McLennan, 27, vanished in mysterious circumstances near the town of Murgon in 2024, immediately after breaking up with Carlee Beetham.For the first time, Ms Beetham has provided the ABC's true crime podcast…
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