Police seek help solving death of man found at Newcastle property
Police investigating the death of Shane Ryan, 55, found at a vacant property almost three weeks after hotel CCTV captured him.
A body was found in water at a vacant property on Lake Road, Elermore Vale, near Newcastle, on August 19. Police identified the man as Shane Ryan, 55.
The circumstances of his death remain undetermined. Investigators are trying to piece together how Ryan travelled from Singleton in the Hunter Valley to Elermore Vale.
They are working to establish a timeline of events. It is understood Ryan lived a somewhat transient lifestyle.
He had been staying in Singleton for an unknown period. Detectives are working to determine how long his body had been at the property.
They are also determining whether he suffered any injuries. Officers are asking anyone who saw or spoke to Ryan in late July or early August to contact Crime Stoppers.
- Shane Ryan, 55
- Man found
- Lake Road, Elermore Vale, near Newcastle
- Location
- Death circumstances remain undetermined
- Status
Why it mattersInformation from the public could help solve an unexplained death and bring closure to Ryan's family.
AustraliaPolice in NSW are investigating an unsolved death and appealing to Newcastle and Hunter Valley residents for help locating witnesses.
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