The mystery of who killed three friends in cold blood on a road trip in north-west Queensland 40 years ago is solvable, detectives say, as they and the victims families launch a new appeal for information on the case.
They were riding a distinctive blue 1977 Suzuki GS750 and a red 1977 BMW 100S with a homemade side car, for their Doberman, Tristie.
Officers said they are especially interested in a male motorcyclist who befriended the group at Frewena in Northern Territory, and travelled with them to Mount Isa.What police know happened to the trioOctober 3 — They make stops including Devils Marbles before meeting a male motorcyclist at Frewena and all camp at Barry Caves
October 5 — The friends are last seen alive leaving with the man in the Toyota Landcruiser. The man later returns alone looking for the dogOctober 24/25 — The bodies are discovered in bushland at Spear Creek
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