Images Released in 24-Year-Old Cold Case Murders with $1 Million Reward

Queensland Police have released forensic artist impressions of two suspects believed to be linked to the murders of two men from the Queensland–New South Wales border region 24 years ago. A $1 million reward is being offered for information that leads to the conviction of the suspects.

Release of Suspect Images

The images were released on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into the deaths of 45-year-old Iain Stewart Hogg from Tweed Heads and 67-year-old Frederick Hugh Rosson, also known as "Slim Johnson". The two men went missing in 2002.

"Someone may recognise or know these men or remember something that seemed insignificant at the time but now could be important," Detective Sergeant Scott Chapman said. "People who may once have been afraid to speak may no longer feel that way. It is never too late to come forward."

Last Reported Sightings

Mr Hogg was reported missing on March 12, 2002, after he did not turn up for work at a Burleigh bottle shop. He was seen driving his 1992 red Toyota Celica coupe to his apartment at Teemangum Street in Currumbin Beach in the late afternoon of March 10, before speaking to his elderly mother on the phone at about 6pm.

The car, with Queensland registration plate 861GBW, was last spotted between 1am and 3am, NSW time, in a car park near the Volunteer Marine Rescue Boat pontoon on the northern bank of Tweed River in Coral Street.

Mr Hogg's red car was found at 15th Avenue, Palm Beach, on March 20, 2002. Witnesses reported seeing several people standing around the car before a flash and loud bang, believed to be caused by the firing of a gun.

Police said Mr Hogg's body may have been thrown into the river, immediately adjacent to the Tweed River mouth's northern rock wall.

Investigation Continues

Days later, on March 14, Mr Rosson was shot and killed at his Pademelon Pass residence at Mount Nathan, north of the border.

Police said Mr Rosson was phoned by a man in the Coolangatta–Tweed Heads area about a 9mm CZ handgun he had listed for sale in the local Trading Post classifieds.

It is believed Mr Rosson was in the process of selling the handgun when he was shot. Both the gun and ammunition were stolen, with witnesses reporting seeing two men in a red Celica visiting Mr Rosson at the time.

Police found the car abandoned on 15th Avenue, Palm Beach, on March 20.

Police do not believe Mr Hogg or Mr Rosson knew each other or were involved in any criminal activity.

The prosecution may also offer indemnity to any accomplice who did not directly commit the alleged crimes but provides information to police.

This is the second time police have offered a reward for information about the alleged murders.