A 65-year-old man who disappeared from his house has been found shot to loss of life and buried in a shallow grave on his personal rural property.
Timeline of Occasions
Richard Wills was final seen leaving his residence in Ouyen, positioned roughly 450 kilometers northwest of Melbourne close to the South Australian border, on Sunday morning. He headed to his farm on the Mallee Freeway round 8 a.m. as a part of his common routine.
Relations grew involved when he didn’t return for lunch and searched the property with out success. His spouse reported him lacking the next morning on Monday.
Police Discovery
Throughout a police search on Tuesday afternoon at round 1:30 p.m., officers positioned Wills’ physique in a shallow grave on the farm. Investigations verify he had been fatally shot.
Detective’s Assertion
Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Trewavas of the Lacking Individuals Squad said, “Sadly, Richard has clearly met with foul play.” He added, “What continues to be unclear is strictly who was concerned, and why. Richard Wills was shot and killed earlier than being buried in a shallow grave.”
Trewavas urged the general public, “We’re very eager to talk to anybody who could have any information of the circumstances which led to his loss of life and who was accountable. We’re hoping that this enchantment results in somebody coming ahead and doing the correct factor – it may be completed anonymously – in order that we are able to maintain these accountable to account.”
Anybody who noticed Wills on Easter Sunday or has details about his loss of life ought to contact Crime Stoppers instantly.
Upcoming Press Convention
Authorities have scheduled a press convention in Ouyen for Saturday to offer additional updates on the investigation.
