Police find missing boy’s jawbone
Police have determined that a jawbone seized from a Melbourne home belonged to a boy who went missing almost 30 years ago.
13-year-old Victorian boy Robert Bulic hasn’t been seen since going on a school trip to the Mornington Peninsula on 22 November 1984.
It’s believed he drowned while swimming at Point Leo Beach however his body was never recovered.
Through DNA evidence, police have now determined that a human jawbone found at a house in Camberwell belonged to the boy.
It’s believed the bone was found washed up on Shoreham beach but police are still investigating whether any criminal charges could apply.
They have returned the bone to the boy’s family for burial.
Robert’s brother Tom issued a statement on behalf of the family:
“Twenty seven years after Robert’s drowning, we have been informed that police have recovered remains which have been positively identified as his,” Mr Bulic said.
“We would like to extend our sincere gratitude and thanks to the individual who, in good conscience, contacted police as to the whereabouts of those remains.
“Robert was an outstanding young man whose memory is still cherished by those who knew and loved him, including family, school friends at Altona Primary School and St Paul’s and team mates at Altona City Soccer Club.
“A son, brother, cousin and friend, evidence of Robert’s death has served as a reminder of a beautiful life.”
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
