The gun used to kill one of Melbourne’s most notorious underworld figures could have been discarded in a Myrniong reservoir, detectives have confirmed.
Police search and rescue members and detectives began searching for evidence in the Pykes Creek Reservoir on Monday as part of the investigation into the 2003 killing of Graham Kinniburgh.
Kinniburgh was shot dead in the driveway of his Kew home about 12.05am on December 13, 2003.
Anakie man Stephen John Asling, 55, was charged last November with one count of murder.
Police said information had been received that the gun used in the killing and other evidence may be located at the reservoir.
Detective Inspector Andrew Gustke, of the Purana taskforce, said the case was the longest-running murder investigation ever conducted by Purana.
“We believe that there is evidence in the form of firearms in that reservoir,” he said
“It’s quite difficult circumstances there in relation to the water both on the surface and underneath. There is sandy soil and it could take us some time to do a proper search.
“We’ll continue searching the reservoir until we can positively rule out whether there is any firearms or any further evidence in there.
“We believe the firearms that are there were the firearms use to kill Graham Kinniburgh.
“We owe it to the family and friends of the victim of any crime to investigate fully and to do our very best to bring justice for them,” he said.
Anyone with information on Mr Kinniburgh’s death should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
