Media Releases

We’ve gone back into our files from 2011 and ask for your help to identify the pictured person.

On 24 November 2011 a person had a purse and contents stolen from the Burnside Hospital.

At 1.45pm on Thursday 1 December 2011 the victim’s Drivers Licence was used at the Bendigo Bank, Mt Barker to withdraw $3500 from their account.

The female who received the money was described at that time as about 45 years old, 165cms tall, medium to heavy build with dark shoulder length curly hair. She was wearing a grey top with a distinctive pattern on the collar and sunglasses.

If you have any information then you can share what you know without having to say who you are or get involved.

Call 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

REFERENCE NUMBER: 42705

Eric Lynch of Willimott Street, Ethelton, was reported missing on 16 February 2004 by his housemate.

The 44-year old was last seen in the mid afternoon of 10 February 2004, after visiting an associate in Port Lincoln.

He was last seen driving a white Holden Commodore sedan SA VUY-720. This vehicle was later located with a large amount of blood in it. In the early evening on the same day the vehicle left a house at Kapinnie and was known to be at Tumby Bay in company with a green Jeep Cherokee WA 1AY1032.

A second vehicle of interest that may be connected with the investigation is a white 1989 Ford Station Wagon SA VAC-414.

Mr Lynch’s bank accounts have not been accessed and he has not been in contact with any family or friends. Of particular note is that he has had no contact with his family which is highly unusual.

Police arrested two people charging them with his murder. The charges were later withdrawn.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer for information that leads to a conviction or the recovery of her remains.

If you have any information, call 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Karen Morton, aged 35 years,  was living with her partner and their two children when she went missing from her Pennington home on 9 February 2002.  She was reported missing by her father on 27 May 2002, who was also the last to see her.

An insulin-dependent diabetic who was addicted to heroin, Ms Morton frequented Adelaide’s western suburbs and sometimes engaged in sex work to fund her drug habit.

She suffered frequent hypo glycaemic attacks as she did not appropriately manage her condition.

Ms Morton regularly attended government agencies seeking medical and financial assistance. She also sought help regarding domestic violence with her partner. The agencies have had no contact with Ms Morton since early 2002.

Police suspect Ms Morton has been murdered.

Investigators have connected one suspect in the disappearance of Ms Morton with the 2009 disappearance of Whyalla man Henry “Harry” Houston. Neither missing person knew the other but both were closely associated with the suspect.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer for information that leads to a conviction or the recovery of her remains.

If you have any information, call 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Michael Jeffrey Purse, 32, was last seen on the 6th February 2019 in the city in Adelaide, South Australia, and was reported missing on 24 April 2019.

Michael’s friends and family became concerned for his welfare after they could not make contact with him.

There have been no sightings of Michael since.

Michael’s phone has not been used, his post office box has not been cleared and his bank accounts have not been accessed since he disappeared.

Michael was known to be a recreational drug user and suffered from a medical condition

He shaved off his beard and cut his hair short shortly before he disappeared.

All efforts by Michael’s family and police have failed to locate him and concerns are held for Michael’s safety and welfare.

Police suspect he has been murdered and his disappearance has been declared a major crime.

If you have any information you can share what you know with Crime Stoppers without saying who you are or getting involved.

Watch a recent media conference on this case at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssWxGvi2tPY

Call 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Robert Pendergast was reported missing by his mother on 27 May 1999.

She had last spoken with the then 31-year old on 6 February 1999 when he was staying in Adelaide.

He has not been seen or heard from since that time.

Prior to his disappearance Mr Pendergast had been arrested by NSW Police in April 1998 for his involvement in interstate cannabis trafficking.

It is known that he was staying with criminal associates in Adelaide during 1999 and it is believed that at least two of these associates are responsible for his suspected murder.

It is believed a drug debt is what led him to be shot at a country location east of Adelaide and his body buried.

The suspected murders of Mr Pendergast, David McWilliams, Leo Daly and 15-year old Juan Morgan continue to be investigated by Major Crime Investigation Branch under the title of Operation Jarrah.

The suspects for each of these murders are known to investigators however further information is required to provide evidence that would lead to the charging and prosecution of these suspects.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer for information that leads to a conviction and/or leading to the recovery of his remains.

Kilburn man Peter Marshall was executed by a gunman who fired a single shot at close range through an unlocked window directly over his bed in his Northcote Street home on 5 February 1992.

The 35-year old suffered the fatal gunshot wound to his left temple while he was asleep. He rolled off the bed and died on the floor and was found by a female friend several hours later after she could not contact him.

There was no sign of a struggle in the bedroom, and while the solid timber front door was open, the screen door was locked.

It is believed he was shot between 4am and 4.30am. A neighbour heard a loud noise, followed by a “gagging” sound.

Investigators believe there is little doubt that Mr Marshall’s killer knew him, including which bedroom he slept in.

Mr Marshall was involved in the drug trade and was known to grow cannabis as well as being involved in ‘rip-offs’ of other people’s cannabis crops. He was also a ‘lady’s man’ and was found to have had numerous affairs with women – some of them married.

Three suspects have been identified in the murder. Two have since died interstate — one in 1995 and another in 1998. The deaths were not suspicious. The third, now in his 40s, also lives interstate.

Detectives suspect the motive for Mr Marshall’s murder lies in a complex domestic situation that included unconfirmed rape allegations levelled at him by a female relative of one of the suspects.

Mr Marshall worked at a nearby plastics factory and was originally from Merbein in Victoria. He was known to frequent the nearby Albion Hotel.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer for information that leads to a conviction in this case.

If you have any information, call 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Can you help to identify a male who sexually assaulted a female at Croydon?

At about 4.14am on Monday, 25th August 2014, the female victim was having a break from work when the pictured male approached her on foot and attempted to chat to her.

The male left.

He then purchased donuts from Krispy Kreme Donuts on Port Road, Croydon and then returned to chat to the victim.

The victim walked away and got into her car where the male held open the car door and attempted to force himself upon her.

The victim managed to get the male out of the car and onto the ground before running away to seek help.

At the time of the offence he was described as being of African appearance, 25-30 years, 170-175 cm tall, medium build, with short shaved black hair and had a deep voice with an African accent.

If you have any information you can share what you know with Crime Stoppers without saying who you are or getting involved.

Call 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Originally from Sydney, Graeme Walsh claimed to be a preacher with the Baptist Seventh Day Church.

It is believed that he had gone swimming at a local beach and did not return.

Graeme left behind his watch, wallet, glasses and bank books and has not made contact with family or friends since that time.

If you have information that may assist police to locate Graeme please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Liam David Brady was last seen on 3 February 2000 at Amata in the far north of South Australia.

At the time of his disappearance Liam was involved in a dispute with family members over substance abuse and Liam fled into bushland. Concerns are held for the safety and welfare of Liam, as he has not been heard from since.

Police conducted extensive ground and aerial searches but Liam wasn’t located.