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● Melinda Freeman: found dead at her Whittlesea home. ■ Detectives from the Homicide Squad are hopeful that the announcement of a $1 million reward will assist in solving the 1991 murder of Melinda Freeman. Melinda, who was 26 at the time, was found dead by her husband in her Whittlesea home on Friday, October 4. She had been fatally assaulted. Earlier that day, Melinda and her husband ■ A reward of up to $1 million will be paid had been at a family reunion to welcome her at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner sister back from overseas. of Police, for information leading to the apThe couple returned to their Yea Rd home at prehension and subsequent conviction of the 4pm. Later on, her husband took their infant son person or persons responsible for the death and left the house, so Melinda could have some of Melinda Freeman. time alone to study for her chosen career in the The Director of Public Prosecutions will beauty industry. consider, according to established guideAt approximately 11.30pm when they relines, the granting of indemnification from turned, her husband noticed the house appeared prosecution to any person who provides into have been ransacked. formation as to the identity of the principal It was at this time that he also noticed the offender or offenders in this matter. front door to the house was open. Any information given will be treated as He walked inside, and from the foot of the confidential and may be given at any time to stairs he saw Melinda’s body lying on the top Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at storey landing. www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Despite a significant investigation over the Detective Inspector Dean Thomas, Hopast 30 years, detectives have been unable to micide Squad, said: “As much as this is about establish Melinda’s final movements on the holding those responsible to account, night and the events which led to her death. Melinda’s family deserves an answer as to In 2018, Police received anonymous inforwhy this happened. mation from a member of the public regarding “Her young son has had to grow up withMelinda’s death. out his mother in his life. He’s had to live Homicide Squad detectives are keen to with this tragedy and feel her loss every single speak to that person and are appealing for them day. to contact police again in the hope this may pro“We still don’t know why Melinda was vide further avenues of enquiry for the investimurdered and we’re hoping that by announcgation. ing this reward today, we will get informaPolice have also released a photo of Melinda tion that leads to detectives finding who is as part of this appeal. responsible. Detectives are hoping that, whilst over 30 “We’re really keen to speak to the person years after her death, the reward announcement who submitted anonymous information in will encourage someone to come forward with 2018. Please, get back in touch with police,” information about who was responsible for Det. Insp. Thomas said. Melinda’s murder and why.
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