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MISSING - SUSPECTED MURDER OF
ROBERT DERIC GRAYSON AND
DEREK WADE VAN DERPOEL
$250,000 REWARD

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REWARD:
The Minister for Police and Corrective Services has approved a reward of $250,000 be offered for information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Robert Deric GRAYSON and Derek Wade VAN DERPOEL.

INDEMNITY FROM PROSECUTION:
In addition, an appropriate indemnity from prosecution will be recommended for any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the crime, who first gives such information.

The allocation of the $250,000 reward will be at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of the Police Service.

CIRCUMSTANCES:
On 8 August 1994, Robert Deric GRAYSON, 26 years, was reported missing to Gladstone Police. On 2 September 1994, his companion Derek Wade VAN DERPOEL, 23 years, was reported missing to Calliope Police. At the time of their disappearance the pair were involved, with another person, in share-cropping in the Kroombit Ranges. They were last seen alive in May 1993 in Gladstone. It is strongly suspected that the pair have met with foul play.

Any member of the public with information which could assist Police is asked to contact:

  • the Homicide Investigation Group, Brisbane, Phone (07) 3364 6122;
  • any Police Station; or
  • Crime Stoppers, Phone 1800 333 000.

Office of the Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service
BRISBANE
R ATKINSON
COMMISSIONER

 


Last Updated: 09/12/2005