Lesley Larkin cold case: Investigators continue efforts to crack open 36-year murder mystery
Cold case investigators remain committed to solving the mystery of Noosa yoga instructor Lesley Larkin’s murder as they await results of DNA testing from New Zealand.
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A team of about 20 investigators continues to try and unravel the mystery of the violent death of former Noosa yoga instructor Lesley Larkin almost 40 years ago.
The Homicide Cold Case Investigation Team’s efforts to solve the 36-year case remain ongoing with investigators following up fresh leads while awaiting the results of DNA testing being carried out in specialist labs in New Zealand.
Ms Larkin, then 31, was found by a neighbour in her Noosa Heads unit just after midnight on November 9, 1984.
She was found on her bed in her Kareela Avenue unit suffering severe head injuries after being hit with a heavy, blunt object several times.
She tragically died the next day at Royal Brisbane Hospital but charges were yet to be laid over her murder.
Ms Larkin was last seen alive about 10pm on November 8, 1984, when a friend spoke with her at her unit.
Homicide Cold Case Investigation Team Detective Senior Sergeant Tara Kentwell said Ms Larkin’s was a case her and the team wanted to wrap up.
She confirmed they were awaiting the results of some DNA testing from New Zealand.
It was understood the Covid-19 pandemic had impacted on the turnaround time for testing.
Sergeant Kentwell said the team continued to respond to new information as it came in and it remained an open case for the team made up of dedicated forensics, administration and intelligence officers.
“If anyone’s got information please come forward,” Sergeant Kentwell said.
A $250,000 reward was on offer for information which led to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Ms Larkin’s murder.
An indemnity from prosecution would also be recommended for any accomplice who did not commit the actual crime, who first provided the information.
Anyone with information was urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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