ACT offers up to $500,000 for tips on five cold cases

The ACT government has pledged rewards of up to $500,000 for information that results in the successful prosecution of those responsible for five cold cases. The cases include the 1980 disappearance of Elizabeth Herfort after she left the Australian National University Bar, the 2012 disappearance of David Abuoi in Canberra’s CBD, and the 1984 disappearance of 17-year-old Megan Louise Mulquiney from Woden Plaza. Also covered are the 1987 fatal hit-and-run of 17-year-old Troy Hugh Forsyth in Deakin and the 1971 homicide of Keren Rowland, whose remains were recovered at the Air Disaster Memorial.

Minister Marisa Paterson said the rewards are intended to encourage anyone with relevant details to come forward, and ACT Chief Police Officer Scott Lee noted that, despite the passage of time, a single tip could break the cases. Tips must be provided to Crime Stoppers, and claimants will need to give their details and speak with police.