Homicide Squad detectives have today charged a man in relation to the death of Samantha Mizzi in St Kilda over 30 years ago.
A 67-year-old man was arrested in Ararat earlier today.
He has been charged with murder and two counts of rape and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court later today.
Today's charges follow the fatal assault of Samantha Mizzi in St Kilda on 29 March, 1994.
The body of the 24-year-old Castlemaine woman was located by a passerby in bushes at the rear of a property on Brighton Road about 11pm that night.
She was conveyed to hospital but passed away the following morning.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Detective Inspector Dean Thomas, Homicide Squad:
"Today's arrest and charges highlight that it doesn't matter how many years have passed, detectives remain committed to holding those who are involved violent crimes to account.
"It also shows that progress can be made on cases, even after decades have passed, and that we can begin the process of providing families with long-needed answers.
"If there are people out there who have information about a crime such as this, no matter how many years have passed, I can assure you that it's never too late to come forward.
"Any piece of information will be assessed thoroughly by police in the hope it can provide new avenues of enquiry for an investigation."
