Brutal cheese wire murder to be examined on Crimewatch in 40-year hunt for killer

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Detectives investigating the cheese wire murder in Aberdeen will make an appeal for information on BBC's Crimewatch 40 years on from the brutal attack.

Taxi driver George Murdoch, 58, was murdered on the evening of Thursday, September 28, 1983. A cheese wire was used in the violent attack, which took place around 8.45pm after he turned onto Pitfodels Station Road.No one has ever been arrested in connection with the horrific murder of George, known as 'Dod' to his loved ones.

Now, advancements in forensic analysis have enabled a DNA profile to be identified which will assist Police Scotland with their investigation.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector James Callander, will make a public appeal for information on Crimewatch Live, which will air at 10am on Tuesday, October 17, and will be available on BBC iPlayer for 24 hours afterwards.Officers also continue to seek information to identify a man who was seen wearing an Iron Maiden t-shirt in Wilson’s Sports Bar on Market Street in Aberdeen in 2015, the subject of a public appeal last year.Detective Inspector Callander will encourage anyone else who may have useful information to come forward.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.