Huge reward offered for a cold case murder with gangland links
A $1 million dollar is being offered for a cold case murder with gangland links.
The body of Robert “Jack” Richardson was found in bushland off King Parrot Creek Road near Strath Creek on March 31st 1984.
It’s believed the 49-year-old was shot execution style.
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Mr Richardson and ruthless organised crime figure Alan Williams were due to appear in court a day later over charges of conspiring to traffic heroin.
This investigation involved a high-level organised crime syndicate operating in Melbourne at the time, with connections to the Painters and Dockers union.
Since the time of the original investigation, detectives have received further information about those potentially responsible, however there is insufficient evidence to charge anyone.
Police say fresh DNA has been identified as a result of renewed forensic testing.
Police urge anyone with information about Robert’s death to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at
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