Police now say they have fresh leads in the cold case rape and murder of 16-year-old schoolgirl, Patricia Schmidt. 9News
Fifty-years-ago his older sister Patricia, who he called Susi, went to work in Adelaide and never came home.Her father was running late to pick her up, so the 16-year-old started walking to her Seacliff home. Her battered body was found in grass at Hallet Cove 16 hours later.Frank had bought his sister a Christmas present, but she never got the chance to open it."To be bashed and then raped in the way she was and strangled..." he told 9News.
"Even though I was only 10-years-old, there was a Christmas present under the tree for Susi from myself.Susi's body now lies with that of her mother who'd died five years earlier.Frank's father has also since passed away, leaving him with only memories of his family. Susi's killer has never been found, but detectives have not given up, and new DNA developments could see the case closed after decades.Retiring detective Paul Tucker spent 20 years on the case and believes the answers are out there."Even if they weren't the primary offender.""I'm excited to take on the challenge to get a result for Frank and his family," he said.Biological evidence left at the scene by two men, is now being analysed using improved DNA technology.
The DNA profile has been checked against a database and matched to eight potential relatives of the suspect."You know, you're better of having some hope and being disappointed than no hope at all." Anyone who can provide information about any aspect of the case is urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
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