Chris Robertson was last seen alive celebrating the AFL grand final with friends on September 27 before his body was discovered three days later at a warehouse in the industrial suburb of Londsale.
A forensic examination revealed the 49-year-old had died from a severe assault.
Chris Robertson has been identified as the 49-year-old found dead at a workshop on O’Sullivan’s Beach Road in Lonsdale, an industrial suburb in Adelaide, yesterday. (SA Police)
The 30-year-old from Happy Valley was arrested over the murder this morning.
He has been refused police bail and will face the Adelaide Magistrates Court at a later date.
Detective Acting Superintendent Andrew Macrae said the arrest was positive news for the family, but the investigation has not ruled out the possibility that other people were involved.
“We will continue to investigate the circumstances of Chris’ death and anyone else who may be involved. We are also investigating the actions of anyone who may have assisted those responsible for the murder,” he said.
The grey Mitsubishi Triton utility XTF976. (SA Police)
The arrest comes after a breakthrough last month and public appeals for information.
The car is suspected of being used to transport him to the location, where he was beaten to death.
The registered owner was not a suspect in the murder, as detectives said someone else was driving it.
The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.