Appeal for information regarding the murder of Lu Linh Le
Channel: SA Police News
Date: 2013-05-20

The remains discovered at Long Plains in January this year have been identified as murder victim Lu Linh Le.
Mr Le, a 25-year-old from Croydon, went missing from the Royal Adelaide Hospital on 3 December 1984.
He was receiving hospital treatment as a result of being shot in the shoulder in September 1984 during a domestic dispute.
A man was charged, convicted and jailed as a result of that shooting.
The disappearance of Mr Le, who was reported missing by his brother on 12 December 1984, was declared a Major Crime on 7 December 1986.
During the police investigation several people of interest have been identified and interviewed but no charges have been laid.
On 25 January 2013 Mr Le's remains were found in a shallow grave adjacent to Bakers Road, Long Plains.
His identification has been confirmed by the State Coroner based on forensic examination and physical evidence after DNA testing was unable to confirm his identity.
Police are now seeking the assistance of members of the public who may have information relating to the murder of Mr Le.
"This is a serious crime -- Mr Le was somehow lured away from his hospital bed, murdered and his body buried out at Long Plains where it was only uncovered recently," said Detective Acting Superintendent Mark Trenwith, the acting officer in charge of the Major Crime Investigation Branch.
"It may be that there are people out there who have information about this matter who have been reluctant to come forward for any number of reasons.
"But we would urge them to do so now -- it is time to talk to police before we knock on your door."
"It should also be remembered that unsolved murders are never filed and that Major Crime detectives are always available to follow up new information that it provided by members of the public."
Anyone with information about the disappearance and murder of Mr Le should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au.