In 1996, exactly 27 years today, 17-year-old Michael Hegedus was shot in the chest and stomach in what police say was a botched service station robbery. A reward for information is being offered by police.
NSW Police has announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for the murder of Michael "Billy" Hegedus nearly three decades ago.The 17-year-old was shot at a service station roadhouse in Inverell in 1996About 9pm on October 23, 1996 — 27 years ago today — emergency services were called to a service station roadhouse at Inverell in northern New South Wales following reports a teenage boy had been shot.
In May 1997, the NSW government announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to a conviction over Billy’s death.Commander of State Crime Command's Homicide Squad, Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty, says police believe there is someone who knows something. "$36,000 was nothing to kill a 17-year-old. They could have taken the money. They didn't need to kill him.Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism Yasmin Catley said the increased reward should encourage people to think about any information they have that could assist police to bring closure for the family.
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