Vic: $100,000 reward to solve 15-year murder mystery

AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2008
Vic: $100,000 reward to solve 15-year murder mystery

MELBOURNE, Aug 17 AAP - A $100,000 reward has been posted to find those responsible
for the death of a Victorian man following information which has led police to his remains.

Fred Goggin left his home in Dobies Court, Westmeadows, in Melbourne's north, to walk
to his mother's Glenroy home on Sunday, May 30, 1993.

He was not seen again.

Information from a witness has led to the discovery of Mr Goggin's remains, with detectives
now treating his death as murder.

Detective Sergeant Tim Day said he hoped the reward might encourage a person who called
Crime Stoppers in 1994 with information on Mr Goggin's death to come forward.

"(The caller) provided specific and detailed information regarding the identity of
Fred's killer, how he was killed and the location of where Fred was killed. I urge that
caller to call back," he said.

Investigators also hope DNA found on Mr Goggin's body may help police identify those responsible.

Det Sgt Day said that while Mr Goggin's family now knew his ultimate fate, they deserved
answers as to why he was killed.

Police say the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will consider granting indemnity
to anyone who provides information as to the identity of the main offenders.

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KEYWORD: GOGGIN

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