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Police offer $500k reward to solve Dianne Angwin cold case murder

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • Police are offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the 1997 murder of Dianne Angwin.
  • Angwin was fatally stabbed in her Bowen unit in 1997, and the case remains unsolved after 26 years.
  • Authorities hope the significant reward will encourage the public to come forward with any details that could help solve the cold case.

Police are offering a substantial $500,000 reward for information to solve the 1997 murder of Dianne Angwin. The 50-year-old was fatally stabbed in her Bowen unit, and the case has remained a cold case for 26 years.

Detective Inspector Tim Zielke stated that police believe the offender is still alive and urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. He emphasized that the passage of time does not diminish the importance of solving the crime and bringing closure to Angwin's family. The reward is the largest ever offered by Queensland police for a cold case.

The passage of time does not diminish the importance of solving this crime and bringing the offender to justice.

— Detective Inspector Tim ZielkeSpeaking about the significance of the reward and the ongoing investigation into Dianne Angwin's murder.

Authorities are hopeful that the significant financial incentive will prompt someone to share crucial details that have so far eluded investigators. The case is a stark reminder of the ongoing pursuit of justice, even decades after the initial crime.

We believe the offender is still alive and we are appealing to the public for any information that may assist us in solving this matter.

— Detective Inspector Tim ZielkeUrging the public to come forward with information regarding the 1997 murder.
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