NSW police reopen two investigations after landmark gay hate crime inquiry

NSW police reopen two investigations after landmark gay hate crime inquiry


Police commissioner Karen Webb hopes new technology and fresh eyes lead to breakthrough in two of state’s 854 unsolved murdersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police have reopened active investigations into two of the state’s 854 unsolved murders as part of their response to a landmark inquiry that found they failed to properly investigate dozens of potential gay hate crimes over 40 years.The two murders are being investigated while detectives look at a further 213 case files prioritised by a special unit of the state’s police force – Taskforce Atlas - which was launched to oversee the implementation of the gay hate crime inquiry’s recommendations. Continue reading...

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