Queensland Police announce reward in homicide case of Tanya Lee Glover

A $500,000 reward has been announced for information which could lead police to the killer of a woman whose bones were found in a wall in Brisbane’s north.

A $500,000 reward has been announced for information which could lead police to arrest and charge the killer of a woman whose bones were found in a wall at Alderley in Brisbane’s north.

The body of Tanya Lee Glover was formally identified in August – eight months after maintenance workers found remains behind a besser block wall at the back of a unit complex on December 7 last year.

Mr Glover, who would now be 52, was found wrapped up and partially buried with trauma to her body.

Tanya Lee Glover

Tanya Lee Glover

Police are treating her death as a homicide, and on Thursday announced a $500,000 reward for information which could lead to the arrest and charge of her killer.

Detective Acting Superintendent Craig Williams said police believe she knew her killer.

“Investigations have determined that the last confirmed sighting of Ms Glover was on

August 26, 2009, and that she would have been approximately 38 years old at the

time of her death,” Supt Williams said.

“We know she was frequenting the Fortitude Valley area up until she was murdered.

“Police believe that the person or persons responsible were likely known to her and

we hope this is a strong incentive those with information to come forward.”

Police now believe Ms Glover was killed around January 2010 before her body was then moved to the unit complex.

Ms Glover moved to Queensland from New South Wales in 2006 and lived in Fortitude Valley.

She lived a quiet and subdued life, and was also vision and hearing-impaired.

Ms Glover was not formally known by police and was never reported missing.

Police were able to identify Ms Glover through genetic genealogy to track down her parents.

Police at the scene where bones have been found underneath an apartment block along Alderley Avenue. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Police Minister Mark Ryan urged anyone with information to come forward.

“Someone knows what happened to Ms Glover and I know the Queensland Police is

absolutely determined to seek justice and find those responsible,” Mr Ryan said.

“Five hundred thousands dollars is a significant incentive to start sharing information with police and we hope it does lead to a resolution in this matter.”

Police at the scene where bones have been found underneath an apartment block along Alderley Avenue. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Ms Glover is described as caucasian in appearance, between 155 and 165cm tall, and had dark brown hair.

Any person who has any information is requested to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

Originally published as Queensland Police announce reward in homicide case of Tanya Lee Glover