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The death of Angela Berecz in 2020, initially thought to be due to natural causes, has now been declared a Major Crime.

Angela Berecz, 53, died on Thursday 22 October 2020 at Blanchetown. Angela suffered from serious health issues and was mostly confined to her houseboat.

When her partner woke at 5.45am on 22 October 2020, he found Angela unresponsive in her recliner chair on their houseboat at Blanchetown. Police and paramedics responded and a Coronial investigation commenced. In the following days, a pathology review was undertaken which identified the death as natural and associated with Angela’s serious illnesses.

Her death was initially treated as not suspicious.

Fresh information recently received by police cast Angela’s death into a new light.

Major Crime Detectives now have reason to believe that Angela was murdered and have established a new, suspicious, cause of death.

“This new development has come as a shock for Angela’s family, but they are assisting Major Crime with the investigation,” said Detective Superintendent Des Bray, Officer in Charge, Major Crime Investigation Branch.

“Angela had serious health concerns; she had a full-time carer and was supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). She was a vulnerable member of our society and detectives are doing everything they can to ensure that anyone responsible for Angela’s untimely death is brought to justice.”

“Angela and her partner had lived on a houseboat (pictured below) moored on the Murray River at The Parade, Blanchetown for about six years.”

“Detectives are appealing for anyone who had contact with Angela Berecz in the weeks leading up to her death in October 2020 to come forward.”

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Peter Johnson was last seen at Davenport Aboriginal reserve, SA in late January 1996, and was supposed to return to Santa Teresa Community near Alice Springs, NT.

He has not contacted family or friends since January and there have been no reported sightings.

Peter has a defective right eye and suffers post traumatic epilepsy due to a head injury.

If you have any information you can contact Crime Stoppers SA on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Missing since: Monday, January 1, 1996
Last seen: Davenport, SA
Year of birth: 1952
Age now: 69
Gender: Male
Height: 170cm
Build: Slim
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Dark
Distinguishing Features: Defective right eye.

On 31 December 1994, Daniel Sheppard, aged 19 years, attended New Year’s Eve celebrations with his brother and friends at Lennies Tavern Glenelg, before catching a tram into the city to continue celebrations in Hindley Street, Adelaide.

In the early hours of New Year’s Day 1995, Daniel walked alone to the Adelaide Railway Station and boarded the 4.13 am train to Outer Harbour in order to go home.

There were approximately 30 other commuters on the train, including three females he knew from school. On the train Daniel told two of the girls: “I’m partied out … I’m going home to crash.”

Daniel was described as being moderately intoxicated but still in control of his faculties.

At 4.35am Daniel got off the train at the Port Adelaide Train Station and was seen on the southern pedestrian ramp walking towards Baynes Place.

The walk home should have taken 10 minutes but Daniel was never seen again.

He is suspected to have been murdered.

A $200,000 remains on offer to anyone who provides information that leads to the recovery of his remains and/or a conviction in this case.

It is never too late to speak up and share what you know, without saying who you are.

Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Juan Morgan was 15 years old when he went missing in 1992.

Police identified him as missing in 1999 when investigating the disappearances of David McWilliams, Leo Daly and Robert Pendergast.

With Juan identified as missing, enquiries were made with relatives who confirmed he had not been seen since 1992.

It is believed sometime soon after 25 February 1992 Juan was taken to an unknown location, possibly in the eastern region of country South Australia where he was shot, killed and his body buried.

It is believed Juan’s murder was motivated due to him stealing a car from a criminal associate and damaging property.

There are at least two suspects for Juan’s murder that are known to police. At least one of the suspects is also believed to be involved in the disappearances and suspected murders of Leo Daly, David McWilliams and Robert Pendergast.

The key suspect in the suspected murders was the ringleader of a group of men involved in a variety of crimes, including car theft and rebirthing, drug-dealing and importation, stolen goods property-related offences and standover tactics throughout the 1990s.

As part of the long-running investigation, several stolen cars, firearms, drugs and other stolen items have been seized.

There is insufficient information at this stage to charge any person with Juan’s murder or those of the other three victims.

A reward of up to $1,000,000 is on offer for information that leads to a successful conviction or recovery of the victim’s remains.

At about 8am on Sunday 29 December 1991 the body of Peter Fazzari was found stabbed to death in the Cadell Training Centre.

The 56-year old was serving a life sentence for murdering his brother with a shotgun in 1979 but had served his non-parole period and was due for release the next day.

A Coronial Inquest finding from 5 February 2002 handed down by the then State Coroner Wayne Chivell found that Mr Fazzari was attacked in his cell while he was asleep.

During the attack he received a number of stab wounds to the head. A search of the cell block failed to recover a weapon.

In 2005 further lines of inquiry were provided to Major Crime Detectives that resulted in a further search being conducted at the Cadell Training Centre in relation to the weapon used.

The search failed to recover the weapon.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer to anyone who provides 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

 

 

On 29 December 1982, Jeffrey May was found on the concrete floor below the tramway bridge over the Sturt Creek at Glengowrie.

Investigations revealed that the 19-year old and his friends were set upon by a group of persons and Mr May was assaulted on the tramway bridge while trying to escape.

As a result of the assault he fell to the concrete creek bed below and sustained critical injuries.

Jeffery left behind a partner and a young daughter, with another daughter born whilst he was on life support fighting for his life.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer to anyone who provides 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

While police are certain Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Camplin has been murdered, mystery surrounds almost every aspect of the case – including why he was killed, where he was killed and the whereabouts of his body.

Kenny was reported missing by his brother on 30 December 2013 his movements in the days leading up to his suspected murder had provided no clues in the baffling case.

His last known contact occurred at 1.26am on December 27 in 2013 when the Paralowie man sent an SMS to a friend. Then 42 minutes later his mobile telephone was disconnected from its network. It has never come back on and also remains missing.

On Christmas Day, Kenny travelled to the Barossa Valley to visit a friend at Lyndoch. He returned to his Elder Ct home the next morning and made several calls to friends.

At 12.25am on 27 December, CCTV captured him going through a nearby McDonald’s drive-through. It is believed he went home from there because the receipt from his purchase was found at his home.

After several days of trying to contact him, his brother and a close friend attended his home. They found the back door of the home unlocked of the normally security-conscious 44-year old and his dog in the back yard near death due to dehydration and starvation.

His bank account has not been accessed and there have been no sightings, leading police to be suspect that something has happened to him in the 42-minute window between that last text message at 1.26am about collecting a car part and the 2.18am disconnection.

While no firm motive has been found, investigations have discovered that he was caught up in a number of disputes, some of which were over girlfriends, as well as a Workcover dispute. It is unclear as to whether these had any bearing on his disappearance.

Further complicating the investigation is the fact that Kenny was a known low-level drug dealer and user. At least two of his associates have lied and obstructed the investigation, creating suspicion as to their motives for doing so.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer to anyone who either provides information leading to the recovery of his 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

 

 

 

South Australia Police, Crime Stoppers South Australia and the Commissioner for Victims’ Rights are joining forces to investigate the murders of Robert Atkins, Trevor King and Jeff Mundy as part of Task Force Southern.

Today they unveiled three mobile billboards on Crime Scene Investigation vehicles promoting the significant rewards of up to $600,000 for information regarding these murders.

Officer in Charge of Major Crime, Detective Superintendent Des Bray said the billboards target people within the southern suburb’s criminal community who may have information.

“Task Force Southern is receiving cooperation from many people, with 81 calls to Crime Stoppers providing quality information to assist detectives so far,” Detective Superintendent Bray said.

Commissioner of Victims’ Rights, Bronwyn Killmier said: “Robert, Trevor and Jeff are three men who have families and friends that love them, they want answers and the Victims’ Rights Commission is proud to support this initiative in the hope we can help them.”

Crime Stoppers SA CEO, Nigel Smart, welcomed the opportunity to support the innovative local community engagement approach.

“We know these murders are most likely going to be solved by information provided from a person on the criminal fringe or a close associate of someone who is – so these tactics take our plea directly to people living in the southern suburbs to encourage them to speak up and make a difference,” Mr Smart said.

“Crime Stoppers, as the trusted, independent link between the community and police, is perfectly positioned to help catch those responsible by encouraging people to share what they know without the need to say who they are or get involved.”

Detectives from Task Force Southern will be available to speak to members of the public who call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 tonight between 6pm and 9pm.

“Please call to speak with one of our detectives if you have any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be,” said Detective Superintendent Bray.

“Anyone who is fearful about providing information or is concerned for their safety should call Crime Stoppers and ask to speak to a Task Force Southern detective, we will help you.”