A missing person case that has gripped Tasmania for nearly six decades has been brought back into the spotlight, with police hoping the passage of time will encourage someone to come forward with information.
Lucille Gaye Butterworth, 20, was last seen at a bus stop on Main Road at Claremont around 6pm on August 25, 1969.
She was wearing orange work clothes and dark jacket/coat.
Detective Inspector Mark Burke said extensive searches and investigations have failed to find any trace of her in the 55 years since her disappearance.
“Police are hoping that now is the time someone will come forward and provide information that helps find justice for Lucille and bring closure to those that loved her,” he said.
In 2016, a coroner ruled it was likely Butterworth accepted a lift from the bus stop and was murdered on the Lyell Highway between Granton and New Norfolk around 6:15pm that day.
“Lucille’s disappearance was sudden and understandably devastated her family and friends who all deserve to know what happened to her,” Burke said.
“We know there would be people in our community who know something about what happened to Lucille and I implore those people to now come forward.”
Chair of Crime Stoppers Tasmania David Daniels said no piece of information is too small.
“It is never too late … what you know may be the piece of information we need to find justice for Lucille,” he said.
“Crime Stoppers doesn’t need your name or personal details, just what you know, with as much detail as you can remember.”
