Marion Barter disappearance: Ric Blum rejects testimony of four other witnesses

Ric Blum, a key witness in the disappearance of Marion Barter, leaving the Lismore inquest. Photograph: Natalie Grono/The Guardian

Ric Blum, the key witness at the inquest into the disappearance of Marion Barter, has denied most of the testimony of four female witnesses to a coroner in Lismore, even as more evidence was heard.

“It is all lies,” Blum said as he gave evidence during the New South Wales inquest on Thursday. “People have made up their mind after hearing the podcast.”