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Search Reignites for Woman Who Disappeared Almost 40 Years Ago

Police resumed search after a cold case review, with community urged to provide information to help solve the 37-year-old disappearance of Ms Bernie.

  • Detectives from SA Police's Major Crime branch began a new search Thursday at a Compton, South Australia property for the remains of Margaret Bernie, missing years ago.
  • The renewed search follows an ongoing cold-case review after Margaret Bernie, 34, was last seen January 23, 1988 and reported missing February 10, 1988.
  • Crews are scouring a one square kilometre property on Burnda Road, supported by STAR group officers, State Emergency Services and local police during the search.
  • Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke urged community members in Mount Gambier and the South‑East to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, noting close contact with Margaret's family.
  • The search forms part of a broader, years‑old investigation, with Major Crime Detectives saying they continue to actively investigate cold cases, believing the case was a murder.
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Major update in 37-year cold case

A major search is under way as authorities continue to investigate a mystery that has remained unsolved for 37 years.

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