The investigation into the murder of Arthur Easton 39 years ago is continuing to make progress, police say.
Last week, Counties Manukau Police announced a $100,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and successful conviction of the person responsible for murdering Easton in his Papakura home nearly four decades ago.
On Sunday, October 13, 1985, a male intruder entered the Easton family home on Grove Road at 8pm.
Easton and his two teenage sons confronted the offender in the hallway, which lead to a violent altercation and ultimately the death of the 52-year-old.
Since the announcement of the monetary reward, police have received more than a dozen calls and emails through the dedicated service set up for this case.
Detective inspector Warrick Adkin, of Counties Manukau Police CIB, says the investigation team is now working through the information received.
“We’re determined to find the person responsible for killing Arthur.
“So far, we’ve received a number of calls and emails with various pieces of information relating to this investigation.
“We cannot stress that no piece of information is too small or insignificant,” Adkin says.
“We know there are still people who have not yet spoken to police and who may have information about the events around Arthur’s death.
“These details and fresh information will help us get the answers we need to provide some closure for his family.”
Adkin says police are grateful to those who have come forward and he encourages those that have information they still haven’t shared to make contact.
“Relationships and loyalties change over time so we’re hopeful that, with the public’s assistance, we can advance this investigation.
“Now is the time to come forward. It’s not too late to provide Arthur’s family with answers.”
Police urge anyone with information to contact the investigation team by calling 0800 GROVE 1985 (0800 47683 1985) or emailing directly to: Operation.Grove1985@police.govt.nz(link sends e-mail)
Information can be provided by updating police online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 or by calling 105, using reference 200520/4108.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on free phone 0800 555 111.
