Sign in Subscribe
Missing persons

Ongoing Investigation into 1990 Murder of 16-year-old Colleen Walker-Craig in Bowraville, Australia

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

Detectives investigating the murder of Colleen Walker-Craig, a 16-year-old girl last seen in Bowraville in 1990, have begun a two-day search for her remains. The search, which commenced on October 24, 2025, will cover parts of the Nambucca River in Bowraville and Macksville. A $1 million reward remains in place for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Colleen's murder, as well as for information leading to the location and recovery of her remains. Colleen's family reported her missing on September 15, 1990, after her weighted-down clothes were found in the Nambucca River.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NSW Coroner found that Colleen Walker-Craig had died and likely been murdered, despite her remains never being found.
  • The investigation into Colleen's murder has been ongoing since 1990, with a two-day search now taking place in the Nambucca River.
  • A $1 million reward is in place for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Colleen's murder, and for information leading to the location and recovery of her remains.
  • The public is urged to contact Crime Stoppers with any information, and to use the confidential reporting service.
  • The search is a collaborative effort between the Homicide Squad and Marine Area Command.
  • Colleen's family has been searching for answers for over 35 years, and they are still seeking justice for their loved one.

Statistics:

  • Colleen Walker-Craig was 16 years old when she was last seen in Bowraville in 1990.
  • Her weighted-down clothes were found in the Nambucca River on September 15, 1990.
  • The investigation into Colleen's murder has been ongoing for over 35 years.
  • A $1 million reward is in place for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Colleen's murder, and for information leading to the location and recovery of her remains.

Sources:

  • NSW Police Force statement, October 24, 2025
  • https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news
  • https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
  • NSW Police Force website, 2025 (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License(CC BY 4.0))

Read more