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It’s now been 30 years since the disappearance and presumed murder of Renata Wolanin and her loved ones are still no closer to knowing where her body has been buried.

During the early hours of 2 August 1989, Renata Wolanin walked out of her Verdale Road home at Linden Park almost two years after marrying David Wehner, a former US Army military policeman.

The 41-year old has not been seen since. Her husband reportedly told police that around 10.30pm they had a conversation about curtains and other renovations.

Wehner said he watched cricket, went to bed in the early hours of the morning and woke between 5am and 6am the next morning to find that Renata was not there.

Later that day, when Renata had not returned, Wehner began making inquiries with friends and neighbours, only to be told no one had seen her.

Renata had only just started a new job and did not arrive for work on the morning of August 2. She did not attend scheduled meetings that day and she made no calls to work colleagues.

While Wehner made contact with police at Norwood about 3.30pm on August 2, it was not until the next day he made a formal missing persons report.

Police have conducted extensive searches in the foothills close to Linden Park and Waterfall Gully, as well as excavating sections of the backyard of the couple’s home that she owned.

Wehner secured a $50,000 payout in 1992 from Renata’s estate, and he remained a person of interest until his death a number of years later.

A coronial inquest in 1990 heard evidence that Renata often had bruises on her face and that Wehner was involved with another woman.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer to anyone who provides information leading to the recovery of her remains.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Exactly what happened to Canadian man, Gordon Rogers, on this day 49 years ago continues to remain an enduring South Australian mystery.

He is suspected to have been murdered.

The 20-year old was last seen in the quiet fishing town of Beachport in the South-East of SA at 3.30am on 2 August 1970.

He was reported as missing at Beachport Police Station at 10.30am the same day by a friend and work colleague.

Gordon was a resident of Saskatchewan, Canada and was on a working holiday in Australia after arriving in Sydney on 28 March 1970 on a twelve month visa.

After travelling for a short time he was employed by the Woods and Forest Department as a labourer. He intended to work for them for six weeks before travelling to New Zealand.

On the day of his disappearance, Gordon had been drinking with the friend who subsequently reported him missing and had attended a party in Beachport.

The friend has said that he left the party to take his girlfriend home and asked another male to take Gordon home. That other male said he first took another female home and when he returned to the party Gordon was no longer there.

Gordon has not been seen or heard of since.

While police do not have a suspect, there are a number of people who have come to notice during the course of the investigation who are being scrutinised.

Police have conducted several unsuccessful searches as part of the lengthy investigation, including in nearby pine forests and in a septic tank within the town.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer to anyone who either provides information leading to the recovery of Gordon’s remains or information leading to a conviction in the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

It’s believed that David McWilliams was murdered on this day (29th July) back in 1998 by criminal associates.

The 39-year old was most likely shot and possibly buried in the eastern region of country South Australia.

The motive for his murder is believed to have been to silence him from boasting about his own and others involvement in the murder of Leo Daly, a criminal associate who allegedly owed money for drugs.

The suspected murders of Mr McWilliams, Leo Daly, Robert Pendergast and 15-year old Juan Morgan remain as open investigations.

It is believed those responsible for killing Mr McWilliams are also involved in the murders of Daly, Pendergast and Morgan.

While the suspects for each of these murders are known to investigators, further information is needed to charge and prosecute those responsible.

A $200,000 reward is on offer for anyone providing information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or people responsible for his suspected death or the recovery of his remains.

If you have information that might assist please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

It is now 17 years since the unsolved murder of Adelaide man Mark Williams.

At about 1.40am on Sunday 28 July 2002 Mark was hit by two shotgun blasts through the front window of his Moorhouse Ave unit, most likely as he pulled back a curtain to see who had knocked on the front door.

Sadly, he died at the scene.

The 37-year old lived alone at his unit and suffered from a number of medical conditions. He enjoyed riding his bicycle and in the fifteen months prior to his death had spent two periods of about six months each riding his bicycle around the Northern Territory and Western Australia. He had returned to Adelaide on 9 June 2002 after his bicycle was stolen in Broome, Western Australia.

Police have a suspect, as well as another person who is believed to also be involved in the plot to kill the invalid pensioner. Investigations have revealed that Mark knew the suspect for only a short period of time before his death, and while police most have a likely motive, it has not been revealed for operational reasons.

Mark was not linked to any criminal or drug activity and had no known enemies.

One key piece of information provided was the sighting of a silver car seen leaving Moorhouse Ave at speed shortly after the shots were heard.

Investigators believe other people may know what happened and are asked to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestopperssa.com.au

A reward up to $200,000 is on offer to anyone who provides information and assistance that leads to the conviction of the person or people responsible for his death.

A new campaign has been launched by Crime Stoppers SA to remind people what to be on the lookout for when it comes to suspicious activities.

Crime Stoppers SA Chair, Ms Sharon Hanlon, said: “The success of the Crime Stoppers program is very much a matter of quality over quantity through the reports we receive. The Eye Spy on Crime campaign reminds people of the types of information they might be asked about when making contact.”

“The traditional I Spy game that most of us played when we were younger encouraged us to be more observant and take greater note of things in our surroundings – and we draw on that basic principle in our latest campaign. Holding criminals to account can be achieved by people being on the lookout for something suspicious, making note of key details and then providing that information to Crime Stoppers,” Ms Hanlon said.

“The reality is that criminals live amongst us, often right under our noses. They can be our neighbours, work colleagues, sporting contacts, even members of our own family – and as we go about our busy lives it’s all too easy to turn a blind eye or just simply not see something that should actually be blatantly obvious,” she said.

“There’s plenty of times when neighbours are shocked at the discovery of a drug lab right next door, an arsenal of weapons uncovered somewhere in the street, or the arrest of someone for a serious crime who lived nearby – and, in hindsight, they missed all the warning signs. Those incidents erode community confidence and to see people stay inside their homes and not be alert to what is going on around them is the worst outcome possible.”

Ms Hanlon said whether someone calls the Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 hotline or goes online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au they will be prompted for specific information.

“It might be that a car registration number, identifying accessories or damage to a vehicle is the missing piece of a puzzle that helps to solve a crime. Perhaps it is odd behaviour or a description of someone seen lurking about that ends up solving or preventing a serious robbery, assault or even murder,” Ms Hanlon said.

“When someone contacts Crime Stoppers they don’t have to have concrete evidence of something. Someone might just feel that something isn’t right or believe there are indications that criminal activity is happening – like cars coming and going at odd hours. It’s important they understand they don’t need hard proof but the more details they can provide the better,” she said.

“As an independent charity, we are immensely proud at being South Australia’s most successful and trusted crime-solving and prevention program. We provide a secure, anonymous way for the community to share information about crime and criminal activity – so when someone contacts Crime Stoppers they are not asked who they are, but they are encouraged to share all they know.”

Before contacting Crime Stoppers, people should consider and jot down, if necessary:

• What happened, when & where
• Male or female
• Hair colour, length and type
• Estimated height and age
• Athletic, skinny, or obese build
• Skin complexion – type or colour – and eye colour
• Facial hair – beard, moustache, goatee
• Tattoos, piercings
• Accent, sound of voice or language
• Clothing – headwear, footwear, glasses, clothing description, bag, hat, etc.
• Vehicle registration, make & colour
• Distinctive features, roof racks, unusual stickers, vehicle damage
• Photo, video or dashcam footage of incident

The program has helped to solve more than 32,500 crimes and more than 21,000+ people have been apprehended since it first began in SA. An average of 25 crimes are solved every week as a direct result of information provided, with one apprehension made for every seven contacts received.

2018 program results included more than 25,000 phone and web reports received during the year, resulting in 822 apprehensions. A total of 82 firearms were seized during the year, with information provided by the community also stopping an estimated 80,035 cannabis and 12,227 amphetamine street deals in South Australia.

An independent report commissioned by Crime Stoppers Australia in 2018 found the program remains Australia’s most recognised and pre-eminent information reporting service, delivering a return of $11.15 in additional value for every dollar invested. The report also found that 82% of people feel safer knowing the program is in place, and 62% said Crime Stoppers made it more likely they would report information.

Crime Stoppers offers a 24/7 hotline – 1800 333 000 – and a web portal located at www.crimestopperssa.com.au which allow people to anonymously share what they know, with the option of a reward.

The Eye Spy campaign is funded under a grant from the Australian Government.

It has been 19 years since the brutal bashing death of Hamley Bridge woman, Kathleen Durdin.

The well-presented, independent 91-year old – who had lived in Hamley Bridge for more than 40 years – was killed in her Gilbert Street home and found on Wednesday 26th July 2000.

She was not only repeatedly hit in the head, but was left with defensive injuries to her arms and hands as she tried to protect herself from the blows.

A fingerprint and partial palm print found at the property are considered critical evidence, but despite checking dozens of people, no match has been found to date.

A number of people of interest have been identified who were either in the area or known to frequent the town on occasions.

The murder weapon has also never been located and there is no clear the motive for the murder.

Cupboards and drawers at the home were opened, with property and clothing strewn about the floor, but cash and jewellery were left behind by the offender.

The victim was found close to her favourite chair by a relative who attended at the address at the request of a Meals on Wheels’ volunteer.

A $200,000 reward remains on offer for anyone providing information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or people responsible for her death.

Anyone with information that might assist should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Friday, 19 July marks 17 years since Susan Goodwin went missing from her Port Lincoln home, never to be seen again.

The 39-year old was last seen around lunchtime that day back in 2002 after shopping at Coles and Woolworths in Pt Lincoln.

She was reported missing when she failed to pick up her partner from work at 4.15pm that day. Susan’s partner started walking to their Moonta Crescent home but accepted a lift from a work colleague.

When she arrived home she found fresh meat ready to be cooked for their evening meal and Susan’s car parked in the driveway.

Susan had only her clothes and about $140 with her when she disappeared.

The social drug user was known to associate with people involved in the local drug scene, and a number of these people have been spoken to by investigators.

Investigators believe that it is likely she has been murdered by someone who was very close to her, narrowing the list of potential suspects.

Investigators believe that the killer still resides in Port Lincoln and hope that someone within the community breaks their silence and comes forward with information.

Police also believe that it is more than likely that more than one person disposed of her body in a shallow grave within a 30km radius of Port Lincoln.

A number of searches of the bushland and scrub surrounding Port Lincoln have proved fruitless.

A $200,000 reward is available for anyone providing information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or people responsible for her death or the recovery of her remains.

Anyone with information that might assist should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au