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Man arrested in the cold case disappearance of mother-of-three

Man arrested in the cold case disappearance of mother-of-three

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A man has been arrested in relation to the cold case disappearance and suspected murder of Wollongong mother of three Pauline Sowry.
The recently-divorced 49-year-old disappeared in December 1993, and she left behind distraught sons Jason, Paul and Adam.
A NSW Coronial inquest in 2008 found Pauline Sowry, who was also known by her married name of Pauline Lawrence, had died, most likely after an unconfirmed sighting in 1994.
Following decades of police investigations and public tip-offs, a man was arrested on Thursday, May 29.
Police will address the media at 10.30am, more to come.
In December 2024, police revealed they had conducted two digs in rugged bushland off O'Briens Road in Figtree and found clothes thought to belong to the missing mother.
A cream-coloured button-down long-sleeve blouse with colourful hand-stitching design was found along with long black trousers during the digs in March and May 2023 and again in October 2024.
In March 2024, police announced a $500,000 reward for information into Pauline's disappearance.
In May 2024, police revealed Pauline may have been travelling south of Wollongong in a white-coloured 1968-model Holden HK Kingswood sedan in 'pristine' condition.
During an exclusive interview with the Mercury in July 2024, Pauline's son Jason said his Mum's disappearance and suspicious death have taken a significant toll on the family.
For years, he wondered if she'd left of her own accord, and those thoughts shattered him.
"That's in the back of your mind that you think that mum may have disappeared, or she walked off, or she met someone or had gone overseas," he said in July 2024.
Click on the photo to see more pictures.
Jason was 24 years old when his Mum disappeared. For Pauline's other sons, Paul and Adam, who were 27 years old and 18, respectively, the struggle became too much, and they both have since died by suicide.
He might have last seen his Mum 31 years ago, but he still vividly remembers her as a woman who loved listening to her favourite vinyl, especially Diana Ross and the Eurythmics. She loved cooking up a storm for her three sons and ensured they ate every last vegetable on their plate before they were allowed to leave the table.
Strike Force Anthea was established in 2022 to re-examine the circumstances surrounding Pauline's disappearance.
If you have any information about Pauline Sowry's suspicious disappearance, contact Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can provide information anonymously.
A man has been arrested in relation to the cold case disappearance and suspected murder of Wollongong mother of three Pauline Sowry.
The recently-divorced 49-year-old disappeared in December 1993, and she left behind distraught sons Jason, Paul and Adam.
A NSW Coronial inquest in 2008 found Pauline Sowry, who was also known by her married name of Pauline Lawrence, had died, most likely after an unconfirmed sighting in 1994.
Following decades of police investigations and public tip-offs, a man was arrested on Thursday, May 29.
Police will address the media at 10.30am, more to come.
In December 2024, police revealed they had conducted two digs in rugged bushland off O'Briens Road in Figtree and found clothes thought to belong to the missing mother.
A cream-coloured button-down long-sleeve blouse with colourful hand-stitching design was found along with long black trousers during the digs in March and May 2023 and again in October 2024.
In March 2024, police announced a $500,000 reward for information into Pauline's disappearance.
In May 2024, police revealed Pauline may have been travelling south of Wollongong in a white-coloured 1968-model Holden HK Kingswood sedan in 'pristine' condition.
During an exclusive interview with the Mercury in July 2024, Pauline's son Jason said his Mum's disappearance and suspicious death have taken a significant toll on the family.
For years, he wondered if she'd left of her own accord, and those thoughts shattered him.
"That's in the back of your mind that you think that mum may have disappeared, or she walked off, or she met someone or had gone overseas," he said in July 2024.
Click on the photo to see more pictures.
Jason was 24 years old when his Mum disappeared. For Pauline's other sons, Paul and Adam, who were 27 years old and 18, respectively, the struggle became too much, and they both have since died by suicide.
He might have last seen his Mum 31 years ago, but he still vividly remembers her as a woman who loved listening to her favourite vinyl, especially Diana Ross and the Eurythmics. She loved cooking up a storm for her three sons and ensured they ate every last vegetable on their plate before they were allowed to leave the table.
Strike Force Anthea was established in 2022 to re-examine the circumstances surrounding Pauline's disappearance.
If you have any information about Pauline Sowry's suspicious disappearance, contact Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can provide information anonymously.
A man has been arrested in relation to the cold case disappearance and suspected murder of Wollongong mother of three Pauline Sowry.
The recently-divorced 49-year-old disappeared in December 1993, and she left behind distraught sons Jason, Paul and Adam.
A NSW Coronial inquest in 2008 found Pauline Sowry, who was also known by her married name of Pauline Lawrence, had died, most likely after an unconfirmed sighting in 1994.
Following decades of police investigations and public tip-offs, a man was arrested on Thursday, May 29.
Police will address the media at 10.30am, more to come.
In December 2024, police revealed they had conducted two digs in rugged bushland off O'Briens Road in Figtree and found clothes thought to belong to the missing mother.
A cream-coloured button-down long-sleeve blouse with colourful hand-stitching design was found along with long black trousers during the digs in March and May 2023 and again in October 2024.
In March 2024, police announced a $500,000 reward for information into Pauline's disappearance.
In May 2024, police revealed Pauline may have been travelling south of Wollongong in a white-coloured 1968-model Holden HK Kingswood sedan in 'pristine' condition.
During an exclusive interview with the Mercury in July 2024, Pauline's son Jason said his Mum's disappearance and suspicious death have taken a significant toll on the family.
For years, he wondered if she'd left of her own accord, and those thoughts shattered him.
"That's in the back of your mind that you think that mum may have disappeared, or she walked off, or she met someone or had gone overseas," he said in July 2024.
Click on the photo to see more pictures.
Jason was 24 years old when his Mum disappeared. For Pauline's other sons, Paul and Adam, who were 27 years old and 18, respectively, the struggle became too much, and they both have since died by suicide.
He might have last seen his Mum 31 years ago, but he still vividly remembers her as a woman who loved listening to her favourite vinyl, especially Diana Ross and the Eurythmics. She loved cooking up a storm for her three sons and ensured they ate every last vegetable on their plate before they were allowed to leave the table.
Strike Force Anthea was established in 2022 to re-examine the circumstances surrounding Pauline's disappearance.
If you have any information about Pauline Sowry's suspicious disappearance, contact Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can provide information anonymously.
A man has been arrested in relation to the cold case disappearance and suspected murder of Wollongong mother of three Pauline Sowry.
The recently-divorced 49-year-old disappeared in December 1993, and she left behind distraught sons Jason, Paul and Adam.
A NSW Coronial inquest in 2008 found Pauline Sowry, who was also known by her married name of Pauline Lawrence, had died, most likely after an unconfirmed sighting in 1994.
Following decades of police investigations and public tip-offs, a man was arrested on Thursday, May 29.
Police will address the media at 10.30am, more to come.
In December 2024, police revealed they had conducted two digs in rugged bushland off O'Briens Road in Figtree and found clothes thought to belong to the missing mother.
A cream-coloured button-down long-sleeve blouse with colourful hand-stitching design was found along with long black trousers during the digs in March and May 2023 and again in October 2024.
In March 2024, police announced a $500,000 reward for information into Pauline's disappearance.
In May 2024, police revealed Pauline may have been travelling south of Wollongong in a white-coloured 1968-model Holden HK Kingswood sedan in 'pristine' condition.
During an exclusive interview with the Mercury in July 2024, Pauline's son Jason said his Mum's disappearance and suspicious death have taken a significant toll on the family.
For years, he wondered if she'd left of her own accord, and those thoughts shattered him.
"That's in the back of your mind that you think that mum may have disappeared, or she walked off, or she met someone or had gone overseas," he said in July 2024.
Click on the photo to see more pictures.
Jason was 24 years old when his Mum disappeared. For Pauline's other sons, Paul and Adam, who were 27 years old and 18, respectively, the struggle became too much, and they both have since died by suicide.
He might have last seen his Mum 31 years ago, but he still vividly remembers her as a woman who loved listening to her favourite vinyl, especially Diana Ross and the Eurythmics. She loved cooking up a storm for her three sons and ensured they ate every last vegetable on their plate before they were allowed to leave the table.
Strike Force Anthea was established in 2022 to re-examine the circumstances surrounding Pauline's disappearance.
If you have any information about Pauline Sowry's suspicious disappearance, contact Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can provide information anonymously.

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"That's in the back of your mind that you think that mum may have disappeared, or she walked off, or she met someone or had gone overseas," he said in July 2024. Click on the photo to see more pictures. Jason was 24 years old when his Mum disappeared. For Pauline's other sons, Paul and Adam, who were 27 years old and 18, respectively, the struggle became too much, and they both have since died by suicide. He might have last seen his Mum 31 years ago, but he still vividly remembers her as a woman who loved listening to her favourite vinyl, especially Diana Ross and the Eurythmics. She loved cooking up a storm for her three sons and ensured they ate every last vegetable on their plate before they were allowed to leave the table. Strike Force Anthea was established in 2022 to re-examine the circumstances surrounding Pauline's disappearance. If you have any information about Pauline Sowry's suspicious disappearance, contact Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 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