Family of Taxi Driver Killed in 1983 Issue Plea for DNA Swabs

George Murdoch died near Aberdeen. He told his work he was going to Culter. He turned onto Pitfodels Station Road near the Deeside railway line. Someone attacked and killed him there around 8:45 PM. His family still wants to find the killer.

Police made a public appeal on the 40th anniversary of the death. Forensic science helped them get a DNA profile. Now they can search for genetic relatives. Police Scotland and NCA made a list. The list has 200 possible DNA matches.

George’s nephew asked for help finding answers and to give any names, even if they’re dead. The family offered money for a DNA swab earlier. He thinks someone knows who did it and hopes that person will feel guilty.

The nephew said giving a name helps the family and asked people to consider his family’s pain. He thinks some people do not want to give DNA, even though the police work hard. The killer might be from outside Aberdeen, a city with a booming oil industry then.

Detectives think the killer was 20 to 30 years old. That person could be in their 70s now. The police are visiting the 200 people on the list. Some people will not provide their DNA sample to the police.

Police are looking for a man wearing an Iron Maiden shirt. Someone saw him in 2015 at Wilson’s Sports Bar and believe he could be a witness. George’s wife Jessie died in 2004. His nephew described them as a great couple.

A police inspector said the family deserves answers and have shown dignity since his death. Police are focusing on family DNA which may help them find helpful people. These people are not suspects, but may have information.

The police thanked everyone who gave DNA and asked others to contact them. They still get tips from the public and check all new information carefully. Anyone with information should come forward now, they want closure for George’s family.