October 21st 2024.
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In a small town called Bowraville, located in northern New South Wales, a team of detectives have dedicated their time this week to finding the remains of a young girl named Colleen Walker-Craig. It has been 34 years since she went missing at the age of 16, and the investigators are determined to bring closure to her family and community.
Sadly, Colleen is not the only Aboriginal child to have disappeared from Bowraville within a short period of time. Four-year-old Evelyn Greenup and 16-year-old Clinton Speedy-Duroux also went missing within five months of each other. The remains of Evelyn and Clinton were eventually found in the nearby bushland, but Colleen's whereabouts remain a mystery.
Despite the lack of physical evidence, a coroner's report concluded that Colleen was likely murdered. The police have long believed that the same person is responsible for all three deaths. However, a man who was charged with the murders on separate occasions has since been acquitted.
Homicide Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty has expressed the team's unwavering commitment to finding Colleen's remains. He stated, "We are just as determined today as we were 34 years ago to bring justice to these heinous crimes." He also emphasized the importance of finding Colleen's remains in order to bring closure to this tragic chapter.
In an effort to gather any potential leads, the detectives will be spending the week in Bowraville, spreading awareness in the community and urging anyone with information to come forward. Commander Doherty added, "We are hopeful that there are still individuals out there who have valuable information that can help us solve this case. Now is the time to come forward."
A reward of $1 million is still in place for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of these children. Additionally, a reward is also offered for any information that leads to the recovery of Colleen's remains.
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