NSW Police renew appeal for information on Bowraville child murders, $1M reward

NSW Police have renewed their appeal for information into the cold case murders of three children from Bowraville in the early 1990s, as detectives focus on locating the remains of 16-year-old Colleen Walker-Craig.

NSW Police have announced a renewed appeal for information into the murders of three children from Bowraville in the early 1990s, as detectives focus on locating the remains of 16-year-old Colleen Walker-Craig.

Colleen disappeared from a party in Bowraville on September 13, 1990.

Her body was never found, though her clothes were later recovered from the Nambucca River.

Two other children, Clinton Speedy-Duroux, 16, and Evelyn Greenup, 4, Colleen’s cousin, were also killed in the small Mid North Coast town within months of her disappearance.

Colleen Walker-Craig is a missing person last seen in Bowraville, aged 16 in 1990.

Evelyn Greenup, aged four at the time she went missing

Evelyn’s remains were discovered in bushland in April 1991, while Clinton’s body was found nearby in February 1991.

Despite a man being charged twice with two of the murders, he was acquitted.

The murders were originally investigated separately but were later linked by Strike Force Ancud.

Homicide Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said detectives will be spending some time in Bowraville as part of a push for further information – particularly into that of the whereabouts of Colleen’s remains.

Bowraville victims Colleen Walker-Craig, Evelyn Greenup and Clinton Speedy-Duroux.

“The passage of time has not diminished our resolve in this case. We are as dedicated today as we were 34 years ago to finding those responsible for these heinous crimes,” Det Supt Doherty said.

“Our presence in Bowraville this week is a testament to our ongoing commitment to this investigation and we hope this reappeal can help us uncover new insights and ultimately move closer to justice.

“One of the most heartbreaking aspects of this case is that Colleen’s remains have never been found, and that will be a key focus of our detectives this week.

“Finding Colleen’s remains is absolutely critical in helping us close this painful chapter and we are hopeful there are still people out there who have information that could point us in the right direction,” Det Supt Doherty said.

“Detectives will be spending the week in Bowraville to spread community consciousness and encourage anyone with information to come forward. Now is the time.”

A $1 million reward remains in place for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murders and the recovery of Colleen’s body.

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