Police could be a step closer to locating remains of woman killed 33-years-ago
A police search will continue today in bushland on the NSW-Victoria border for the remains of missing woman Jodie Larcombe after new details on her possible location were provided to investigators.
Ms Larcombe – then aged 21 – was last seen on December 22, 1987 in Coburg, Victoria.
Following a detailed investigation, homicide detectives arrested and charged Daryl Suckling on June 2, 1994.
While he has always denied killing Ms Larcombe, the now 83-year-old was convicted of her murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1996.
Over the years police have continued their investigation into the cold case killing, including searches of Mildura bushland, but have so far come up empty handed.
Earlier this year, a special strike force was established after Suckling provided new details into the possible location of Ms Larcombe’s remains.
A renewed search began in Mourquong, five kilometres north of the Victorian border, with police saying all available resources will be used to complete a detailed search of the area.
“It has been more than three decades since Jodie’s murder and detectives would like nothing more than to return her remains to her family, so they may finally lay her to rest,” NSW Police Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said.
Det. Supt. Doherty said he encourages any member of the community with information on the location of Ms Larcombe’s remains to come forward.
“What you know may help bring some peace to families who have been unrelenting in their quest for answers for many years,” he said.
Ms Larcombe’s father Ken thanked police for their ongoing efforts and said he hoped this latest information will lead to finding her.
“The pain of losing a child never leaves you and there has always been a hole in our hearts as we were never able to farewell Jodie and lay her to rest,” Mr Larcombe said.
“Even though it has been more than 33 years since she was taken from us – we find great comfort knowing that detectives continue to investigate all information that may allow us to find her.”
