Police hunting three men over Rodney Scarman murder
NSW Police have released two CCTV images of men they want to talk to in connection with a grisly murder in 2011.
The body of Rodney Scarman, 52, was found inside the electrical cupboard of a unit block on Walker Street, Waterloo, at about 4.30am on Boxing Day that year.
Mr Scarman, who lived at the unit block and was last seen alive a few hours prior, had suffered extensive injuries.
Detectives from Redfern Local Area Command, assisted by the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, formed Strike Force Brissett to investigate Mr Scarman’s death and have conducted extensive inquiries in the three years since.
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The Acting Commander of Redfern Local Area Command, Acting Superintendent Sam Crisafulli, said detectives are still eager to here from local residents who may have information about Mr Scarman’s death.
Acting Superintendent Crisafulli said: “As we’ve said before, we believe Mr Scarman’s death is probably drug-related and that those responsible may very well have been living in the local area.
“We would like to thank the people who have come forward with information in recent weeks, and encourage more people to do the same.
“If there is anyone out there who has information that may assist our investigation, please do get in touch.
“Members of the public can contact Crime Stoppers or Redfern Police Station directly – any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, could provide the breakthrough we need.”
The three men police want to speak to were in the Waterloo / Redfern area around the time Mr Scarman was last seen and may be able to provide detectives with information to help them track down those responsible for Mr Scarman’s death.
The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance and aged in his 20s.
In the CCTV image, he is wearing a maroon and white striped top and a black trucker’s hat worn back-to-front.
The second man is described as being of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander appearance, aged in his 20s or 30s, with dark hair and a muscular build.
In the CCTV image, he is wearing a white singlet, silver shorts and sunglasses on top of his head.
He has tattoos on both his upper left arm and his left forearm.
The third man is described as being of Caucasian appearance and aged in his 20s or 30s.
Anyone who recognises the men is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Redfern Police Station on (02) 8303 5199.
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