It’s a mystery that’s haunted Sunbury for three decades. On an autumn evening in 1995, a bloodied man with severe facial injuries knocked on the door of a home on Sorbonne Dr, seeking help. Moments later, he vanished without a trace. The following day, he was found dead.
Now, 30 years on, police are still wondering what happened between him knocking on a door on Sunday 30 April and being found at the North Point Business Park on Monday 1 May 1995.
The man – who had been severely beaten and suffered numerous stab wounds to his upper body – is described as:
- Aged 25-35
- Caucasian
- 179cm tall
- Solid build (89kg)
- Medium length brown hair slightly receding
- Brown eyes
- Medium complexion
- A scar under his right arm, and
- Wearing a navy-blue jumper, grey Nike t-shirt and shorts.
He had no shoes or jewellery, and wasn’t carrying a wallet or phone.
A previous public appeal for information led to a member of the public claiming they saw him outside a home on Sorbonne Dr at around 6.40pm on 30 April 1995.
They told police the man had knocked on the door of the property. However, the householder closed the door and called emergency services. At the time the man had severe facial injuries and was bleeding from a head wound. The householder returned to the front door, but the injured man had left.
Police state they have carried out an exhaustive investigation to identify the man and determine who was responsible for his death.
As far as police have been able to establish, he has never been reported as a missing person.
His fingerprints and dental records have also been checked over the years in Australia and internationally, to no avail.
In May 2000, police issued a $50,000 reward for anyone with information that could help identify the man and this reward remains on offer.
In 1995 and 1999, investigators released two computer generated images of the man in the hope someone recognised him. A new colour image of the man has been produced in 2025, which is more detailed and provides the best possible likeness.
Anyone who recognises the man or has any information about his death is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by:
- calling 1800 333 000 or
- submitting a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
