$500,000 reward announced in murder of Duncan Campbell in Coffs Harbour last year
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 10:31:58 AM
The NSW Police Force, together with the NSW Government, have today announced a $500,000 reward for information into the murder of Duncan Campbell one year ago.
Duncan Campbell, then aged 58, was last seen on Sunday 4 February 2024 in Albany Street, Coffs Harbour.
When he was unable to be located or contacted, he was reported missing to officers at Coffs/Clarence Police District on Friday 9 February 2024.
About 3.30pm on Monday 12 February 2024, local police located Duncan’s body in bushland on John Champion Way near his campsite at City Hill.
While Duncan’s death was initially deemed not suspicious, further examination revealed Duncan was murdered and State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad have since taken carriage of the investigation under Strike Force Belinda.
As part of ongoing inquiries, a $500,000 reward has today been announced for anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Duncan’s murder.
Commander of State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty, said this appeal is all about finding answers for Duncan’s loved ones and the Coffs Harbour community.
"Duncan Campbell was a father of five who, despite facing difficult circumstances, deserved a chance at life,” Det Supt Doherty said.
“This reward is a vital step in our ongoing investigation, and we appeal to the community to assist us in finding those responsible.”
Duncan Campbell’s daughter, Brittany, said her Dad was a loving father who didn’t deserve what happened to him.
“Living without Dad, and without knowing what happened to him, has been incredibly painful for my siblings and myself,” Britney said.
“We are thankful for the $500,000 reward and the ongoing efforts of the police to find those responsible for his murder.”
Duncan’s son-in-law, Lee, said, “We ask that anyone with information, no matter how small, please come forward and help bring our family peace.”
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.