Cold case stories

You may recognise the names or faces of the people below whose death has been classified as a cold case. Police are now hoping you may be able to help solve their murders.

Anyone with information about these cold cases is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report via the Crime Stoppers Victoria website.(opens in a new window)

A 41-year-old Caucasian woman is smiling widely and looking directly at the camera. She has dyed, white blonde hair tied back away from her face. She has blue eyes and thin brown eyebrows. She is wearing a blue top with lace, floral detail. The photo appears to be from the mid 1970's.

Mary Anne Fagan

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the death of Mary Anne Fagan in 1978.

A 17-year-old Caucasian woman is smiling slightly and looking directly at the camera. She has short, shoulder-length dark blonde hair with a fringe that sits slightly below her eyebrows. She is wearing a white, sleeveless dress with a lace up detail at the front, silver bangles, a silver ring and a brown belt. She is sitting on a brown couch. The photo looks to be from the mid-1980’s.

Mandy Lee Yodgee

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the death of Mandy Lee Yodgee in 1984.

A 64-year-old white man is posing with his wife and another woman. His has silver white hair, a yellow and brown checked shirt and glasses. All three are happily smiling at the camera.

Douglas Phillpott

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Douglas Phillpott in 1990.

A 25-year-old white man smiles. He is wearing a wearing a black suit, white shirt and multi-coloured tie. He has shoulder length dark blonde hair and is looking directly at the camera. He is sitting on an olive coloured retro-style couch. The photo looks to be from the late 1990's.

Trevor Tascas

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Trevor Tascas in 2005.

A 22-year old white man with mid-length brown curly hair is leaning to the side and smiling at the camera. He is wearing a pale yellow t-shirt and is leaning on the shoulder of someone sitting next to him.

Shannon McCormack

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Shannon McCormack in 2007.

A close-up photo of a 58-year-old man's face. He is of Greek descent with silver hair, and is staring directly at the camera.

Nick Falos

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Nick Falos in 2003.

An older photo showing a older woman with very short and curly darker hair sits in a chair, smiling directly at the camera. Her hands are clasped in her lap, and she is wearing glasses, a watch and floral (or dotted) top.

Leah Buck

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Leah Buck in 1994.

A black and white photo of 26-year-old white man looking directly at the camera. He has short dark curly hair, has slight stubble and dark eyes. The photo looks to be from the early 1990's.

Emanuel Sapountzakis

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Emanuel Sapountzakis in 1993.

A 27-year-old white woman smiles directly at the camera. She has blonde curly hair, worn out at the sides and blow dried back at the front. She is wearing a black top and a distinctive silver v-shaped necklace. The photo looks to be from the early 1990's.

Melinda Freeman

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Melinda Freeman in 1991.

Kathleen Severino

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Kathleen Severino in 1987.

Jenny Rose Ng

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Jenny Rose Ng in 1982.

Giovanni Arena

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Giovanni Arena in 1984.

Michele Brown

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Michele Brown in 1992.

Joseph Shackelton and May Rosser standing together

Joseph Shackleton and May Rosser

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Joseph Shackleton and May Rosser in 1990.

Denise McGregor

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Denise McGregor in 1978.

Michael Schievalla and Heather McDonald

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Michael Schievalla and Heather McDonald in St Andrews in 1990.

Thomas Cooper

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Thomas Cooper in Beaumaris in 1980.

Adam Matthews

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Adam Matthews in 2000.

The Tynong North Murders

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the Tynong North Murders in the 1980s.

Jane Thurgood-Dove

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove in Niddrie in 1997.

Fiona Burns and John Lee

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of teenagers Fiona Burns and John Lee in 1990.

Samantha Mizzi

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Samantha Mizzi in St Kilda in 1994.

Christopher Phillips

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Christopher Phillips in Cheltenham in 1989.

Christos Saristavros

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the murder of Christos Saristavros in Box Hill in 2000.

Cold cases

Updated 17 February 2023