A man has been charged in connection with the suspected 2002 murder of Port Lincoln woman Susan Goodwin.<\/p>\n
A breakthrough in the cold case was made late today after human remains, believed to be those of Ms Goodwin, were found buried in the backyard of a Port Lincoln house.<\/p>\n
A 64-year-old man from Port Lincoln\u00a0has been charged with murder and will appear in Port Lincoln Magistrates Court on Thursday.<\/p>\n
An anthropologist from Forensic Science SA and additional resources from SAPOL’s Forensic Response Section and Major Crime Investigation Branch have travelled to Port Lincoln.<\/p>\n
Their examination has confirmed the remains are human.<\/p>\n
Police began digging at the vacant Pamir Court property at about 9am this morning and made the discovery just before 10am.<\/p>\n
Ms Goodwin was reported missing on Friday, July 19 2002, from her home address in Moonta Crescent at Port Lincoln.<\/p>\n
She was last seen at about lunchtime that day after shopping at Coles and Woolworths in Port Lincoln.<\/p>\n
At about 4:45pm Ms Goodwin’s vehicle was found in the driveway of her home.<\/p>\n
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A renewed search for Susan Goodwin, who was last seen alive in 2002, is underway in Port Lincoln. (Supplied: SA Police)<\/p>\n
Major Crime Investigation Branch Acting Detective Superintendent Andrew Macrae said today’s breakthrough followed an ongoing review of the cold case and all available evidence.<\/p>\n
“It does not matter how old the case is \u2014 we will continue to review all available evidence and look for opportunities to resolve the matter,” he said.<\/p>\n
“This investigation is 23 years old and should provide reassurance to the family and friends of other victims that Major Crime Investigation Branch continues to investigate cold case homicides.”<\/p>\n
Superintendent Macrae said there were a “couple of other points of interest” to be excavated.<\/p>\n
“Tragically, both of Susan’s parents have passed away,” he said.<\/p>\n
“However, detectives from Major Crime have spoken to Susan’s partner and sister today and provided them an update of today’s developments.”<\/p>\n
A reward of up to $200,000 is available for anyone who provides information leading to conviction in relation to the suspected murder or the location and recovery of her remains.<\/p>\n