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NT Police Upped Reward for Information in Two Cold Cases Involving Teenager's Disappearance and Unresolved Hit-and-Run

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The Northern Territory Police have increased the reward for information in two long-standing cold cases. The cases involve the disappearance of 16-year-old Norman James Lawson from Kakadu National Park in October 1986 and the unresolved hit-and-run death of 38-year-old Kwementyaye Nelson on the Stuart Highway in November 2014. Police are reiterating their call for the public to come forward with any information, no matter how small, that may lead to the resolution of these cases.

Key Takeaways:

  • Norman James Lawson, 16, went missing from Kakadu National Park in October 1986, leaving behind his belongings and no conclusive evidence of his fate.
  • Kwementyaye Nelson, 38, was hit by a car on the Stuart Highway in November 2014, but no driver or passenger has come forward despite injuries consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle.
  • The NT Police Force have increased the reward for information to $500,000 each for both cases.
  • Norman's associates reported seeing him last while preparing to leave a camping trip, with no signs of foul play established during initial investigations.
  • The Stuart Highway hit-and-run case remains unsolved, with investigators still searching for leads.
  • Kwementyaye Nelson's family and friends are still impacted by his disappearance and death.
  • Both cases remain ongoing, with investigators urging the public to come forward with any information that may lead to a resolution.
  • Norman's case has been classified as a long-term missing person case, and the NT Police Force never close such cases.

Statistics:

  • $500,000 reward for information in both cases
  • 16-year-old Norman James Lawson went missing in 1986
  • 38-year-old Kwementyaye Nelson was hit by a car in 2014
  • Kakadu National Park is where Norman last made contact
  • Stuart Highway is where Kwementyaye Nelson was struck by a car
  • November 2014 is when Kwementyaye Nelson's body was discovered
  • No conclusive evidence has been found in either case

Sources:

  • NT Police Force Acting Commander Drew Slape
  • "NT cold cases now attracting a $500,000 reward for information"

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