The family of a man who was murdered over 40 years ago with a cheese wire is offering a £10,000 reward to aid the police in finding the killer. George Murdoch, a taxi driver, was found dead next to his vehicle on Pitfodels Station Road in September 1983. The cheese wire, believed to have been used as a garrotte, was found nearby. Police have a DNA profile of the suspected killer and have identified 200 potential genetic matches. The family hopes the reward will encourage people to provide DNA swabs to uncover possible family connections.
The investigation focuses on 200 DNA profiles for the cheese wire murder case. Police have found a DNA lead in the 1983 murder of the taxi driver and have visited homes to collect DNA samples. The identified individuals are not suspects but may have valuable information due to familial links. A statement on a Facebook page created by advocates for justice in the case explains that the reward is an incentive for those identified to cooperate in the investigation.
George Murdoch, also known as Dod, was attacked and killed while on duty. Passersby witnessed the assault and alerted the authorities, but Mr. Murdoch succumbed to his injuries before help arrived. The investigation yielded a length of cheese wire near the crime scene but failed to make any significant breakthroughs. Mr. Murdoch’s wife, Jessie, passed away without seeing justice served, and their nephew, Alex McKay, has taken up the cause to find the killer.
Forensic advancements have produced a male DNA profile, although no match has been found so far. Efforts are ongoing to reach out to the 200 potential genetic matches. Additionally, authorities are looking to identify an individual spotted wearing an Iron Maiden T-shirt at a local sports bar in 2015. Detective Inspector James Callander emphasized the need for public assistance in solving the crime and bringing closure to George Murdoch’s family.
After a recent TV appeal regarding the brutal 1983 murder, the mystery of the cheese wire killer is being re-examined. Police Scotland is now revisiting the case, looking for new leads and evidence to solve the long-standing mystery. For more information on this case, related internet links can be found on the Police Scotland website.
