It has been 36 years since Roxlyn Bowie was last seen at her home in Walgett and now a $1 million dollar reward has been announced to help bring her case to a close.
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The NSW government has announced a $1 million reward for information about Roxlyn Bowie’s suspected murder.
The reward could be paid out for information that leads to the location of her body or to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for her suspected murder.
Ms Bowie was reported missing after last being seen at her Walgett home on Saturday, June 5, 1982. She was 31-years-old and her husband and two children, aged six and nearly two, were left behind.
Mrs Bowie was described as being of Caucasian appearance, 167cm tall, of a slim build, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Local police investigated her disappearance before the case was assigned to the Homicide Squad.
A coronial inquest held in Dubbo in September 2014 found Mrs Bowie had died but the cause of her death was undetermined. Her body has never been found.
Roxlyn’s daughter, Brenda Boyd pleaded with the public to tell investigators what they knew so they could “finally have justice for Mum”.
“It’s been 36 long years without having my mother there for birthdays, holidays and special milestones,” Mrs Boyd said.
“Tragically, my brother Warren has passed away and will never know what happened to our beloved mother.
“It’s not fair that we’ve gone most of our lives without knowing why she was taken from us. I urge people to put themselves in my position and realise just how important it is that we find the truth.”
Robbery and Serious Crime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty urged anyone with information to contact Strike Force Maluka.
“Roxlyn was a beloved daughter and devoted mother and those left behind are struggling to piece together how she could seemingly disappear into thin air,” Det Supt. Doherty said.
“We believe there are people who know exactly what happened to her but may be afraid or hesitant to share that information with police.
“Now is the time for the truth to come out and for those with information to contact police.”
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Troy Grant said as a former police officer he understood any relevant information “no matter how small it may seem” would be appreciated by investigators.
“We know Roxlyn’s family and the community wants answers and until police can uncover the truth justice will not be served.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
