Jeanette Moss. Source : Victorian Police Social Media
The Victorian police are offering $1 million as a reward for information surrounding the death of Melbourne socialite Jeanette Moss.
Ms Moss was found dead by her neighbour on January 15 2014 in her home in Middle Park.
Police were unable to determine who killed her, and the case has remained open.
It was determined that compression of the neck was Ms Moss’s cause of death.
There was no sign of forced entry, and there were multiple drinking glasses found on her kitchen bench.
Detective Acting Inspector Paul Scarlett of the Homicide Squad said he hoped the reward would bring much needed information into the investigation, and finally solve it.
“This was a brutal crime involving a vulnerable member of the community, alone in her own home.” Det. Inspector Scarlett said.
“Jeanette was a much-loved mother and grandmother, who is still very much missed by her family.
“We continue to urge anyone who may know something about Jeanette’s death or recalls any suspicious activity around her Middle Park apartment on 14 or 15 January, 2014, to come forward.
“Hopefully this reward and public appeal provides the motivation for someone to come forward after all these years who can help us solve Jeanette’s murder.” He said.
Ms Moss’s movements on the day before her death are still being pieced together by detectives.
It is currently known that Ms Moss was seen on January 14 running errands around her local area, driving a green 1997 BMW sedan.
She had driven to a pharmacy on Bay Street, Port Melbourne before 11am on the 14th, which CCTV footage has previously been released.
An inquest from 2022 determined that she was likely killed between 12.47pm and 2.52pm on the 14th.
Det. Inspector Scarlett said the current evidence points to someone known to Ms Moss.
“A significant investigation into her death has been conducted over the past nine years to try and determine who was responsible for Jeanette’s murder and what the motive was.” Det. Inspector Scarlett said.
“There was no sign of forced entry into Jeanette’s apartment, so one line of enquiry has been that it could have been someone who was known to Jeanette.
“Detectives have spoken to a number of people since 2024 in relation to the incident, however no one has been charged with her murder.” He said.
The reward will be paid at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner of Police, provided the information helps lead to the apprehension and conviction of those responsible.
The Director of Public Prosecutions will consider whether the granting of indemnification from prosecution for anyone who provides information applies.
Anyone with information is told to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.
