- Cook Labor Government approves up to $1 million reward to help solve Albany double homicide
- Erica Coyne and Lloyd Mitchell died in Spencer Park, Albany in February 2026
- Reward is available for anyone with information that leads WA Police to an arrest and conviction
- Cook Labor Government is committed to community safety across the State and helping WA Police solve serious crimes
The Cook Labor Government has approved a financial reward of up to $1 million for information that leads to an arrest and conviction relating to a double homicide in Albany.
Sixty-nine-year-old Erica Coyne and her 50-year-old son Lloyd Mitchell were both found with serious assault injuries at a unit on Burville Street, Spencer Park, on 8 February 2026.
WA Police believe a weapon may have been discarded after the incident, but despite extensive and thorough investigative efforts, this item has not been located.
The Cook Labor Government has approved the $1 million reward following consultation with police.
The significant financial reward reflects the Cook Labor Government's commitment to community safety and its support for WA Police as the Homicide Squad continues to pursue this unsolved homicide.
Comments attributed to Police and Great Southern Minister Reece Whitby:
"This is a tragic case that has left a family and community searching for answers, so we hope this reward encourages anyone with information to come forward and help police and grieving loved ones.
"Despite extensive investigations, this matter remains unsolved, but someone may know something that could help police identify the person or people responsible.
"The Cook Labor Government is committed to community safety, supporting WA Police solve serious crimes and we will never give up on chasing justice for victims and their families."
As stated by WA Police Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Cleal:
"Police are dedicating significant resources to solving this and bringing answers to the victims' loved ones.
"We need the public's assistance to bring us closer to those answers, and hold the person or people responsible, to account.
"One million dollars is a life-changing amount of money. We know someone out there knows something so even the smallest piece of information could be the key to unlocking this for investigators and for the victims' family."
