Update 7: Cooktown Homicide Appeal
Detectives investigating the death of Donna Louise Steele north of Cooktown have released the image of a shoe which may have been worn by someone who can provide further details relating to her murder.
Ms Steele’s body was found in Isabella Creek at Leggetts Crossing, about 20km north of Cooktown on August 6 this year.
A man’s shoe has been located following the execution of a crime scene search warrant and has since been examined by forensic officers.
The shoe (similar to below) may have been worn by someone present at the time of the incident and is described as a black Champion Gusto men’s size 10 jogging shoe, with black laces and white rubber sole.
Detective Acting Superintendent Geoff Marsh has appealed for the owner of the shoe or anyone who may have further information to come forward.
“We would urge anyone who may have known someone who wore or had possession of a similar shoe in the Cooktown area around the time of Donna’s death to contact police,” Detective Acting Superintendent Marsh said.
“We remain committed to resolving this case and bringing closure to Donna’s family and are seeking further public assistance in order to do this,” he said.
“We cannot say definitively that this shoe was worn by anyone involved in her death, it may have been disposed of by someone previously at the scene, however it is an item of interest and we want to speak with the owner.”
Anyone with further information is asked to contact Policelink, Crime Stoppers or local police.
Audio can be downloaded below of Detective Acting Superintendent Geoff Marsh providing media with an update in relation to the investigation.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Cairns Crime Alert
