$1 million reward to help solve Terrence Black cold case
A WHOPPING $1 million reward is on offer to help police solve the cold case murder of Terrence Black, 18 years after his body was found in the Little Yarra River.
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A $1 million reward is on offer to help police solve the cold case murder of Terrence Black.
Mr Black’s body was found by police on June 16, 2000 in the Little Yarra River, at the rear of a rural property in Gladysdale.
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Aged 59, he was reported missing by his brother Lindsay on May 18 and was last seen on May 5 at a supermarket car park in Yarra Junction around 9am.
The police investigation found Mr Black may have been murdered in a toilet block at the Yarra Junction football ground off Warburton Highway on May 5, 2000.
Extensive police investigations have led to police identifying three persons of interest, one of whom is dead.
They are a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old man, as well as a woman who died in 2014.
Detective Inspector Tim Day from the homicide squad said the reward would hopefully lead to some answers for the Black family.
“For the past 18 years Terrence’s family have had to live with the thought that those responsible for his death are still out there,” he said.
“The offenders have been able to go on with their lives, but Terrence’s family has had to live without and brother and a father.
“Detectives have spoken to several people over the years who remain persons of interest in relation to Terrence’s murder, however we also strongly believe that there are other people out there who hold information vital to solving this case.
“Eighteen years is a long time for them to live with this knowledge.”
Today Terrence’s sister Pam and brothers Steve and Lindsey will speak at a police press conference.
Police have today released images of Terrence in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information in relation to his movements around the time of his death or any other information that could assist the investigation.
Anyone with information about the murder of Terrence Black is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.com.au