$100,000 reward offered to solve murders of Robert Pashkuss and Stacey McMaugh

Robert Pashkuss and Stacey McMaugh
Robert Pashkuss and Stacey McMaugh

Minister for Police Michael Daley today announced a $100,000 reward for information surrounding the murder of Robert Pashkuss and Stacey McMaugh.

Mr Daley said the couple's bodies were discovered in their Caves Beach home, south of Newcastle, on the morning of Sunday 6 January, 2008.

"Unfortunately, Ms McMaugh's 15 year old son was the one to discover the tragic crime scene," he said.

"The victims' families deserve to know what happened to their loved ones.

"Of course memories fade but we hope that this significant reward will encourage someone to remember something that might assist the police with their investigation.

"I urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward," Mr Daley said.

Member for Swansea Robert Coombs welcomed the NSW Government's offer of a reward.

"Police are interested in any information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the deaths of 51 year old Robert and 41 year old Stacey," he said.

"It may not seem like much but if anybody has any piece of information, however small, it could prove to be the vital link police need to find out what happened," Mr Coombs said. Mr Daley said that any information will be treated as strictly confidential and may be given at any time of the day or night.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Do you have information that can help police with this case?

Any information you have about this is worth giving to police, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem.

You can provide information to police via any of the methods below:

Any information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Your help may give police the clue they need to close this case and provide some comfort for the families of victims.

How to claim your reward

  1. Contact Crime Stoppers or your local Police Station.
  2. Identify yourself and indicate you have information about a crime and that you wish to claim a reward.
  3. You will then be put in contact with a police officer involved in the investigation of that case.