Police have issued a fresh appeal for information on the killing of a taxi driver who was brutally murdered in cold blood more than 30 years ago.
George Murdoch, 58, was found dead on Station Road in the Pitfodels area of Aberdeen on September 29, 1983, after being strangled to death by a man who came to be known as the Cheesewire Killer.
Earlier this year, the dead man’s family put up a £10,000 reward for any clues that might lead to the killer being brought to justice.
And yesterday it emerged that they had extended the deadline for informants to come forward.
The money will now be up for grabs for at least another nine months.
One family member said: “We’re leaving no stone unturned – and if that means having to pester people, to a certain extent I’m happy to do that.
“It’s our family, and it may be a one-off thing to someone else, but not when it happens to your own family. Someone’s got away with murdering a loved one.
“Till my dying day I can’t let this go. Though I suspect we’re not going to get any answers, I have to try.”
On the final night of his life, Mr Murdoch picked up a male passenger on the city’s Queen’s Road at around 8.35pm, and told his control room he was heading to Culter.
However, he never reached his destination.
The driver was found laying on Station Road outside his light blue taxi in a pool of blood, after his killer had choked him to death with cheesewire, which had been used as a garrote and discarded at the scene.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland is committed to investigating all unresolved homicides and these are reviewed to ascertain if there are any new evidential developments, including advances in forensic techniques, which would assist in providing a basis for criminal proceedings.
“Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact us on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.”