DNA profile identified in George Murdoch murder investigation
On the evening of Thursday, 29 September, 1983, George Murdoch, a 58-year-old taxi driver, was brutally murdered in Aberdeen.
A cheese wire was used in the violent attack, which took place around 8.45pm after he turned onto Pitfodels Station Road.
Now, 40 years on, advancements in forensic analysis have enabled a DNA profile to be identified which will assist Police Scotland with their investigation.
Officers continue to seek information to identify a man who was seen wearing an Iron Maiden t-shirt in Wilson’s Sports Bar on Market Street in Aberdeen in 2015, the subject of a public appeal last year.
No-one has ever been arrested in connection with the horrific murder of George, better known to his family as ‘Dod’. Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team continue to review and investigate the case.
Mr Murdoch’s family have provided the following statement: “Our family was rocked by what happened to Dod and it continues to affect us today.
“Forty years is a long time to go without all of the answers to what happened to him, but it’s never too late to see justice served and we urge anyone with any information that could assist the investigation, no matter what it is, to contact police.
“Dod was a gentle, likeable and kind-hearted man, who usually had a smile on his face. We all miss him terribly and hope for some closure.”
Detective Inspector James Callander said:
“We have identified a DNA profile which may assist our ongoing enquiries.
“I would ask everyone to think back to the time George was murdered and if you have any information or concerns from around that time, please don’t dismiss it and contact us.
“We are hopeful this DNA evidence will allow us to progress this enquiry for George’s family.”
The solving of this brutal murder requires the help of the public. We urge anyone with information to please come forward and help George’s family obtain the closure they desire.
We ask anyone with any information to contact Police Scotland via 101 or e-mail a dedicated inbox at SCDHOLMESAberdeen@scotland.pnn.police.uk.
