Record $500,000 reward for information on Marilyn Wallman’s murder
POLICE Minister Mark Ryan has announced the largest ever reward in Queensland history for information on one of the state’s most enduring mysteries – the murder of schoolgirl Marilyn Wallman 46 years ago.
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THE largest ever reward in Queensland history has been offered for information on one of the state’s most enduring mysteries - the 1972 murder of schoolgirl Marilyn Wallman.
Police Minister Mark Ryan today announced the reward for information leading to the closure of the Wallman investigation would increase from $250,000 to $500,000 - for a period of 12 months.
Police also revealed they have one person of interest – who is still alive – and have spent the past four years conducting a cold case review.
Marilyn was 14 when she disappeared from the side of the road in the Mackay suburb of Eimeo.
Marilyn had been riding her bike, a few minutes ahead of her younger brothers, Rex and David, when it is believed she was dragged into the adjacent cane fields.
Rex and David, then aged 8 and 11, came across their sister’s discarded bike, the front wheel still spinning.
Skull fragments discovered at a nearby tip were, in recent years, confirmed as belonging to Marilyn.
Today’s reward announcement also includes indemnity from prosecution for anyone involved who did not carry out the murder.
“Her family want to know what happened and who was responsible,” Mr Ryan said.
“And we’re asking the community to help police with that. We’re asking the community to provide the information to the police to help them solve this mystery.
“The police have been working very hard the last 46 years to provide that justice for Marilyn.”
Homicide Detective Inspector Damien Hansen said anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
“People aren’t getting any younger and we’d seek them to come forward and listen to their conscience,” he said.
“We do have a person of interest. They’re not getting any younger.”
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