Police are hoping an NSW Government reward of $500,000 will help them finally solve the mysterious death of a Hunter toddler two decades ago.
Jordan William Thompson was 21 months old when his mother went to run some errands in Singleton, leaving him in the care of her then partner during the afternoon of Thursday 19 March 2005.
When she returned home, he was in his bedroom unresponsive.
She rushed him across the road to Singleton Base Hospital.
But, sadly, he could not be revived.
Police were told the little boy had been found face down in the bathtub; however, a postmortem later found a lethal dose of a prescription medication used to treat depression was in his system.
Despite a $100,000 reward announcement in 2015, no person has ever been convicted over Jordan’s death.
However, Hunter Valley Police District and the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad continue to treat the incident as suspicious.
Now, investigators are hopeful a new financial incentive, $500,000, will encourage someone to come forward with information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
“This is a heartbreaking case,” Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said.
“Jordan was just 21 months old when his life was tragically cut short and his family has lived with unanswered questions ever since.
“The NSW Police Force has never given up on finding the truth about what happened to him.
“So, this $500,000 reward is about encouraging anyone with information to do the right thing.
“Jordan’s loved ones deserve answers… and the community deserves to see justice served.
“If you know something, no matter how small it may seem, now is the time to speak up.”
Jordan’s mother, Bernice, has also joined police in appealing to the community for assistance.
“I firmly believe there are people who possess vital information in relation to the death of my son,” she said.
“They’ve kept this secret for over twenty years for whatever reason.
“Jordan’s father, Paul Thompson, passed away in 2024.
“So, he never got a chance to see justice.
“I’m hoping this reward will reach the conscience of a person in the community who has not previously come forward.
“We just want justice and some form of closure.”
The reward of up to $500,000 is available for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Jordan’s death.
Anyone with details about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
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