A FRESH appeal from Police Scotland has been issued 38-years since a man was ‘brutally’ murdered in Aberdeen.
On this day, September 29, 38 years ago, taxi driver George Murdoch picked up what would turn out to be his last ever fare in the west-end of Aberdeen.
Now Officers in Police Scotland’s Major Investigations Team are continuing there appeal in the hopes that any information relating to the senseless murder can bring closure to Georges family.
Detectives from Scotland’s Major investigation team said they still have reason to believe that people have information relating to the ‘brutal’ crime.
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Detective Inspector James Callander said: “No matter how much time has passed, we still receive a positive response from members of the public from all around the world when we appeal for information about this senseless murder.
“Over the years we have received sporadic information about what may have happened to George, and this is always investigated. It is apparent that many people will still have information that may help us bring closure to his family.
“Stories are passed on, or people remember something that may have seemed insignificant to them at the time but is actually vital for us.”
No one has ever been arrested in connection with the murder. However, this appeal comes at a time when Police are doubling the reward for information leading to the confirmed identity of the killer from £10,000 to £20,000.
The disturbing incident occurred on a Thursday night in 1983 September 29.
The 58-year-old driver picked up someone in his taxi and informed the control room that he was heading to Culter at around 8:35pm. Sadly George didn’t make his destination or make it home that night.
George – who was known to his family and friends as ‘Dod’ – was last known to be turning off onto Pitfodels Station Road on the outskirts of the city near Deeside Railway Line.
Mr Murdoch was violently attacked at this destination, and later died. Police have since revealed that a cheese wire was used in the horrific attack.
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Detective Inspector Callandar added: We are urging anyone who has not come forward previously who believes they can assist the investigation to contact 101 or e-mail a dedicated inbox at SCDHOLMESAberdeen@scotland.pnn.police.uk”
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