Detectives from Maryborough Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and the Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) are continuing to seek public assistance as part of ongoing investigations into the suspicious death of 58-year-old Pacific Haven man, Mark Carson.
Mark was a respected member of his small community, a former volunteer rural fire fighter and passionate personal trainer when he died from a severe wound in Pacific Haven on April 3.
Detective Inspector Tim Leadbetter from the HIU said a large contingent of Homicide Detectives had engaged with the investigation and are continuing to maintain a presence on the Fraser Coast.
“We are all committed to seeing this investigation through to the end,” Detective Inspector Leadbetter said.
“We will continue to work closely with local Detectives and leave no stone unturned as we continue our unwavering efforts to establish the truth of what occurred on April 3.”
Wide Bay Burnett District, Detective Inspector Gary Pettiford said police had spoken to a 42-year-old Maryborough man and a 40-year-old Maryborough woman as part of local investigations.
“Our investigations suggest the pair attended 262 Pacific Haven Drive just after 8am. Something has transpired which resulted in a Triple Zero (000) call being made later at 12.08pm.
“The investigation team is greatly appreciative of all public assistance received to date which has been invaluable to us, but more assistance is needed.
“We would like to provide closure to Mark’s family by solving this offence which has sadly taken the life of a well-loved member of the community.
“The Carson family has been robbed of a life with Mark and our main aim is to make sure those responsible for his death are held accountable,” Inspector Pettiford said.
Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have noticed a light blue four door 2011 Hyundai Accent sedan in the vicinity of the Walls Camp Road Boat Ramp and/or 262 Pacific Haven Drive Pacific Haven early on the morning of April 3.
Additionally, anyone with relevant dash cam footage or CCTV from the area is also urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
