The Disappearance of the Beaumont Children

On January 26, 1966, Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont, aged four to nine, went to Glenelg Beach in Adelaide, Australia. They subsequently disappeared.

Their disappearance remains one of Australia's most prominent unsolved cases.

The Day of Disappearance

The children, aged four, seven, and nine, took a bus to Glenelg Beach at 8:45 AM on Australia Day, 1966. They were expected to return by noon. When they did not arrive on either the 12 PM or 2 PM buses, concerns arose.

Their father, Grant 'Jim' Beaumont, searched the beach that afternoon but found no trace. That evening, he and their mother, Nancy Beaumont, reported the disappearance to police.

Investigation and Key Sightings

The case generated significant public and media attention. Investigations indicated the children had been seen with a tall man described as having light brown or fair hair, believed to be in his mid-30s. This individual's identity has not been established.

An Unresolved Mystery

Despite various reported sightings and hoax communications over the years, the children have not been reliably located.

Societal Impact

The Beaumont children's disappearance is widely considered to have influenced a shift in Australian societal norms, leading to increased parental supervision and reduced independent play for children.