Suspect Images Released as Police Offer $1 Million Reward Over Cold Case Murders
QUEENSLAND–NEW SOUTH WALES BORDER, Australia — September 19, 2026

Australian police have released images of two men they believe may be connected to the suspected murders of two men more than two decades ago, as authorities offer a $1 million reward for information leading to a conviction.

The cold case involves the 2002 disappearances of Iain Stewart Hogg, 45, and Frederick Hugh Rosson, 67, also known as “Slim Johnson.” Queensland Police believe the two deaths are connected.

Two Men Disappeared in 2002
Hogg was reported missing on March 12, 2002, after failing to show up for work at a Burleigh bottle shop.

He was last seen driving his red 1992 Toyota Celica to his apartment in Currumbin Beach on March 10. His vehicle was later seen near the Tweed River before being abandoned in Palm Beach.

Police believe Hogg may have been killed and his body disposed of near the Tweed River.

Two days after Hogg disappeared, Rosson was shot at his home in Mount Nathan.

Investigators believe Rosson had been contacted by a man regarding a 9mm CZ handgun he had advertised for sale. Police say the weapon and ammunition were stolen after the shooting.

Witnesses reported seeing two men arriving at Rosson’s property in a red Celica — the same type of vehicle connected to Hogg’s disappearance.

Police Release New Suspect Images
Queensland Police have now released forensic artist impressions of two men believed to be connected to the case.

Detective Sergeant Scott Chapman urged members of the public to carefully examine the images, saying someone may recognize the men or remember information that previously appeared insignificant.

Police hope the new images will encourage witnesses who may have remained silent for years to come forward.

$1 Million Reward Offered
Authorities are offering a $1 million reward for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible.

The reward reflects the importance of solving the two-decade-old case, which has remained unresolved despite previous investigations.

Investigators are particularly interested in information about the movements of the suspects and the red Toyota Celica around the time of the two disappearances and Rosson’s killing.

Cold Case Investigation Continues
More than 24 years after the two men disappeared, police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

The newly released suspect images and substantial reward represent the latest effort to generate information that could finally lead investigators to those responsible.

Police are urging anyone with relevant information to contact authorities.

Source
ABC News Australia — Suspect images released as police offer $1m reward over cold case murders, September 9, 2026.
Queensland Police Service — information and forensic images released in connection with the investigation.