Overview

• Police divers recovered a vehicle grille fragment from a newly identified section of the Port River estuary, marking the most significant physical lead in the 25-year investigation.
• Search operations continue in the northern mangroves of Garden Island as divers seek to locate the remains of 15-year-old Melissa Trussell.
• Investigators have re-submitted evidence from the initial inquiry for advanced DNA testing to uncover new forensic leads.
• South Australia Police and the state government offer rewards up to $1 million for information leading to Melissa’s conviction and up to $250,000 for Rosemary Brown’s case.
• Renewed public appeals by Melissa’s father Barry and sister Kayla have generated fresh tips that detectives are now following up.