Deceased/Not Found Australia - Bronwyn Winfield, 31, Lennox Head, 16 May 1993 *reward*

[JerseyGirl]

Mother-of-two Bronwny Winfield, 31, was last seen at her home in Lennox Head, a coastal town just south of Byron Bay, on 16 May, 1993.

She was reported missing to the police 11 days later on 27 May.

A coronial inquiry into her disappearance in 2002 found that she most likely died at the time she disappeared.

The coroner recommended that a 'known person' be charged with her murder - but police did not have enough evidence for charges to be laid.

In 2009 police re-opened their investigation into her death and offered a $100,000 reward for anyone with information that led to a conviction.

'She left behind two young children, aged five and 10 at the time, making the attack all the more heinous.

'Mrs Winfield's family, particularly her children, deserve to know what happened - and her murderer deserves to be behind bars.

Theo Hayez: How six went missing before Belgian in Byron Bay | Daily Mail Online

 

[HinterlandObserver]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/100000-reward-offered-for-missing-mother-bronwyn-winfield/news-story/c334a3e9e06e6c66c268d4e01dee706b

Reward for info has been offered and still nothing has surfaced as yet. Hoping something comes to light for the family.

 

[UnDiluted7]

Police announced that a $100,000 reward would be offered to help solve the disappearance and suspected murder of Bronwyn Winfield.

"Ms Winfield was last seen at her Lennox Head NSW home at 60 Sandstone Crescent on the 16th of May 1993. Her estranged husband reported her missing to police on the 27 May 1993. She left behind two young children, aged five and ten at the time, making the attack all the more heinous. Ms Winfield’s family, particularly her children, deserve to know what happened - and her murderer deserves to be behind bars. I hope that the lure of a cash reward may encourage those with information, who may have been reluctant to come forward at the time, to help Police bring those responsible to justice. Police are interested in any information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Ms Winfield’s death. It may not seem like much but if anybody has any piece of information, however small, it could prove to be the vital link police need to find out what happened," Mr Daley said.

Unsolved Homicide Team Investigator, Detective Chief Inspector Dennis Bray said the Northern Region Unsolved Homicide team are dedicated to continuing their investigations into matter. "This remains an active investigation and police are hopeful the reward announced today will assist police in their ongoing investigations," he said. "Police urge anyone who may have information about the incident, no matter how small, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. "In particular police are appealing to anyone with details about Bronwyn's movements on the 15th and 16th of May 1993, to come forward. "Detectives are also keen to speak with anyone who was a close friend or associate or Bronwyn's," Mr Bray said.

Mr Daley said that any information given to Crime Stoppers will be treated as strictly confidential and may be given at any time of the day or night.

From the Australian Missing Persons Register Facebook page.
Source:

https://www.facebook.com/austmissingpersons/photos/a.509972239112644/5132567273519761

 

[SLouTh]

Bumping this thread as this case is the subject of the new Hedley Thomas Podcast series by The Australian.

Paywalled for some

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts/missing-mum-mystery-police-botched-probe/news-story/60e2d5ab61ae870b78955b73c1c2edb3

 

[HinterlandObserver]

So good! I’ve always wondered how no neighbours saw anything. Sandstone cres is mid suburbia.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

New investigative podcast from Hedley Thomas launches today

The Australian today launches Bronwyn, a new investigative podcast from award winning journalist Hedley Thomas. It tells the story of Bronwyn Winfield - a

radiotoday.com.au

This one doesn't seem to be behind a paywall.

 

[dotr]

'May 23, 2024
The Australian’s National Chief Correspondent Hedley Thomas has launched a new podcast to investigate the cold case of Bronwyn Winfield’s disappearance.The young mother was just 31-years-old when she disappeared from her home in the New South Wales Northern Rivers more than three decades ago.She left behind her estranged husband and two young children – aged five and 10 – and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.“I hope that we will find, and I’m sure that we will have more people coming forward ... with information that helps us understand what might have happened,” Mr Thomas told Sky News Australia.“I just think the family deserves answers – we need to put some of these cases finally to rest and give these women the respect and dignity they’ve always deserved.”

 

[dotr]

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/new-hope-for-missing-nsw-mum-bronywn-winfield/news-story/1790c1bf809bec51a22f958c6468511f

May 24 '24
“Bronwyn’s body has never been discovered. She has been declared dead by the coroner who heard her case.

“But there will be some people out there, and possibly her former husband, who say she is still alive.”

Ms Winfield would be 61 years old if she were still alive today. She was described as having light brown hair, a medium-thin build and green eyes.''
If anyone has any information about her disappearance, please contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.''

 

[wrestlingpigs]

I’ve just listened to the first 2 episodes of the podcast. Another great Hedley Thomas masterpiece. Will hopefully end up with the same result for the family as The Teachers Pet.

 

[UnDiluted7]

It's amazing to see this case get the 'Hedley Thomas' treatment...

 

[UnDiluted7]

That or his podcast about Shandee which highlighted shocking mismanagement in the QLD forensic laboratory. Talked about an enormous impact.

I’ve just listened to the first 2 episodes of the podcast. Another great Hedley Thomas masterpiece. Will hopefully end up with the same result for the family as The Teachers Pet