Police release CCTV vision showing last known sighting of missing Paralowie man Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Camplin
TWO men believed to be involved in the disappearance and suspected murder of Paralowie man Kenneth Camplin are lying to police, Major Crime detectives say.
TWO men believed to be involved in the disappearance and suspected murder of Paralowie man Kenneth Camplin are lying to police, Major Crime detectives say.
The suspects were know to “Kenny’’ Camplin, 44, who was a “social’’ user and supplier of illegal drugs, but they are not coming clean about their full involvement with him, police say.
Mr Camplin vanished from his Elder Crt St home - where he lived alone - on December 27 last year, leaving the back door wide open, his car in the driveway and his beloved dog to fend for itself.
The dog was “near starvation’’ and thirsty when found several days later and taken into care, police said.
“We have two suspects who have been spoken to. We believe they are not being truthful with us,’’ Major Crime Inspector Greg Hutchins said. “It’s time to try to generate some further information and time to further advance the investigation.
“We’re always hopeful and we always work towards gathering that information to be able to charge someone.’’
Two other men seen at Mr Camplin’s house during the morning of December 26 have been ruled out of the investigation.
Police have released CCTV footage from a fast-food restaurant drive-through, showing the last known sighting of Mr Camplin, about 12.25am on Friday, December 27, — a few hours before he disappeared — and a separate photo of Mr Camplin.
Insp Hutchins said the motive for his suspected murder was not known but his involvement in illegal drugs “cannot be ruled out’’.
“There was no reason for him to go missing,’’ he said. “He loved his dog, the dog was near to starvation when found and (Camplin) just disappeared off the planet which does (lead) us to believe he was the victim of foul play.
“Particularly with all the media publicity we’ve had trying to find him.’’
Mr Camplin has not used his bank or other accounts since going missing.
No obvious signs of force were found at his home but forensic evidence was being analysed.
Detectives have spoken to many of Mr Camplin’s friends and associates to “develop a snapshot of his life’’.
“That snapshot has indicated he was a social user of illicit drugs and occasionally he would supply his friends with drugs,’’ Insp Hutchins said.
Insp Hutchins said it was important for anyone with information about Mr Camplin to come forward and assist investigators to locate his body and identify his killer, or killers.
Information can be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au.