Police Scotland makes national TV appeal about the murder of George Murdoch

Officers in Police Scotland’s Major Investigations Team continue to request information relating to the brutal murder of Aberdeen man George Murdoch following an appeal on national television.

More than 38 years ago, on Thursday, 29 September, 1983, at 8.35pm, the 58-year-old taxi driver told his control room that he was heading to Culter to pick up a fare, one which would turn out to be his last.

Sadly George never made it to his destination. He was violently attacked after he turned onto Pitfodels Station Road, just on the outskirts of the city near Deeside Railway Line and later died. A cheese wire was used during the attack.

No one has ever been arrested in connection with the horrific murder of George, who was better known to his family as ‘Dod’, and Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team (MIT) continues to review and investigate the case with the development of forensic and investigative techniques.

Earlier today, Detective Inspector James Callander from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, appeared on BBC’s Crimewatch Live to make a national appeal in the hope that someone can provide information leading to the confirmed identify of the killer. George’s family continue to assist officers in appealing for information.

Detective Inspector James Callander, from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, said: “Regardless of how much time has passed, we continue receive a positive response from members of the public from all around the world when we appeal for information about this senseless murder.

“Over the years we have received sporadic information about what may have happened to George, and this is always investigated.

“It is apparent that many people will still have information that may help us bring closure to his family and it is hoped that today’s national television appeal may be seen by those people.

“Stories are passed on, or people remember something that may have seemed insignificant to them at the time, but is actually vital for us.

"We are urging anyone who has not come forward previously who believes they can assist the investigation to contact 101 or e-mail a dedicated inbox at SCDHOLMESAberdeen@scotland.pnn.poli