Callers to Crime Stoppers, who provided vital information about possible persons of interest in relation to the death of a homeless man in NSW Central West last year, are being urged to contact investigators, NSW Police say.
About 10am on 20 September 2015, the body of 69-year-old Reginald Mullaly was found under the Denison Bridge on the Great Western Highway at Bathurst.
Chifley Local Area Command Crime Manager Detective Chief Inspector Colin Cracknell said in the days following the discovery of Mr Mullaly’s body police received a substantial amount of information from callers to Crime Stoppers.
"Investigators determined Mr Mullaly had built himself a crude shelter under the southern end of the pedestrian bridge. Two acquaintances of his were the ones to find Mr Mullaly’s body.
"During the initial investigation a number of unexplained injuries were identified on Mr Mullaly’s body. Post mortem examination results revealed that he died from a stab wound to his chest.
"We have also identified a number of persons of interest to our inquiry"
Strike Force Yenna, comprising detectives from Chifley Local Area Command with assistance from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, was formed to investigate the events leading to Mr Mullaly’s death.
Detective Chief Inspector Cracknell said strike force detectives had made significant progress to develop a number of lines of inquiry that stemmed from calls to Crime Stoppers.
"We’re hoping to speak with anyone who contacted Crime Stoppers anonymously in September or October 2015, could contact the strike force again," he said.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
