A reward for information relating to the murder of Newcastle women Susan Kay and Joanne Teterin has increased to $1 million.
Shortly before noon on Wednesday 17 May 2000, police forced their way into a home on Doran Street in Carrington, where they found the bodies of the pair.
It was established Ms Kay, 31, and 37-year-old Ms Teterin were last known to be alive on Thursday 11 May 2000 before they were allegedly bludgeoned to death and discovered a week later.
At the time, detectives attached to Homicide and Serious Crime Agencies assisted Newcastle Police with the investigation.
But, sadly, there were no arrests or charges laid over the murders.
Following a 2003 Coronial Inquest, the matter was referred to the Homicide Squad’s Unsolved Homicide Unit for review and assessment.
Detectives also announced a $100,000 reward for information into their deaths.
In 2025, on the eve of the 25th anniversary, the Unsolved Homicide Unit established a strike force, Raphoe II, to re-examine the case.
“It was a brutal crime which has remained unsolved for more than two decades,” Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi said last year.
“Homicide detectives are committed to seeking justice for the families of Susan and Joanne.
“We remain focused on finding the person or persons responsible and renew our appeal for anyone who may have held on to information – no matter how seemingly insignificant – to reach out to police.
“The families of Susan and Joanne deserve much-needed answers… and closure.”
Detective Superintendent Doueihi’s plea unearthed fresh forensic opportunities that have since become the focus of police inquiries.
However, the NSW Government and NSW Police Force will increase the reward for information into any person or persons responsible for the murder of Ms and Ms Teterin to $1 million on Monday 25 May.
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