Latest news with #GeorgeKarakis
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
Hope new images will crack cold case 50 years on
It is hoped new images of a man wanted for the brutal rape of his neighbour 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. The 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of July 22 1974, when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged her neighbour George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been on the run ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of the attack, Karakis was 27 and livingwith his wife, sister and brother-in-law in Gore Street, Fitzroy - the same street the rape occurred. Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime. "The victim has spent the last 50 years with this hanging over her head," Det Roberts told reporters on Monday. "She deserves to feel safe in her home, she deserves to known that the man who assaulted her has been brought before the courts. "She's obviously still affected by what occurred and it would mean the world to her to know that he has been located." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Det Roberts also called on anyone who worked with Karakis at the Ford Factory in Broadmeadows, where he was arrested, to come forward with any information they may have. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at It is hoped new images of a man wanted for the brutal rape of his neighbour 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. The 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of July 22 1974, when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged her neighbour George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been on the run ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of the attack, Karakis was 27 and livingwith his wife, sister and brother-in-law in Gore Street, Fitzroy - the same street the rape occurred. Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime. "The victim has spent the last 50 years with this hanging over her head," Det Roberts told reporters on Monday. "She deserves to feel safe in her home, she deserves to known that the man who assaulted her has been brought before the courts. "She's obviously still affected by what occurred and it would mean the world to her to know that he has been located." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Det Roberts also called on anyone who worked with Karakis at the Ford Factory in Broadmeadows, where he was arrested, to come forward with any information they may have. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at It is hoped new images of a man wanted for the brutal rape of his neighbour 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. The 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of July 22 1974, when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged her neighbour George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been on the run ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of the attack, Karakis was 27 and livingwith his wife, sister and brother-in-law in Gore Street, Fitzroy - the same street the rape occurred. Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime. "The victim has spent the last 50 years with this hanging over her head," Det Roberts told reporters on Monday. "She deserves to feel safe in her home, she deserves to known that the man who assaulted her has been brought before the courts. "She's obviously still affected by what occurred and it would mean the world to her to know that he has been located." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Det Roberts also called on anyone who worked with Karakis at the Ford Factory in Broadmeadows, where he was arrested, to come forward with any information they may have. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at It is hoped new images of a man wanted for the brutal rape of his neighbour 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. The 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of July 22 1974, when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged her neighbour George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been on the run ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of the attack, Karakis was 27 and livingwith his wife, sister and brother-in-law in Gore Street, Fitzroy - the same street the rape occurred. Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime. "The victim has spent the last 50 years with this hanging over her head," Det Roberts told reporters on Monday. "She deserves to feel safe in her home, she deserves to known that the man who assaulted her has been brought before the courts. "She's obviously still affected by what occurred and it would mean the world to her to know that he has been located." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Det Roberts also called on anyone who worked with Karakis at the Ford Factory in Broadmeadows, where he was arrested, to come forward with any information they may have. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
Final bid to find rapist 'on the run' for 50 years
It's hoped new images of a man wanted for the "brutal" rape of a woman 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. A 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of 22 July, 1974 when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been "on the run" ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of his arrest, Karakis was 27 and living in Gore Street, Fitzroy with his wife, sister and brother-in-law. Yarra Crime Investigation Unit Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime he is accused of. "This crime changed her life forever and 50 years is a long time to live without the justice we would so dearly like to give her," Det Roberts said. "There will absolutely be people out there who know where Karakis fled and may even know where he is now residing." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died - but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at It's hoped new images of a man wanted for the "brutal" rape of a woman 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. A 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of 22 July, 1974 when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been "on the run" ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of his arrest, Karakis was 27 and living in Gore Street, Fitzroy with his wife, sister and brother-in-law. Yarra Crime Investigation Unit Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime he is accused of. "This crime changed her life forever and 50 years is a long time to live without the justice we would so dearly like to give her," Det Roberts said. "There will absolutely be people out there who know where Karakis fled and may even know where he is now residing." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died - but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at It's hoped new images of a man wanted for the "brutal" rape of a woman 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. A 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of 22 July, 1974 when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been "on the run" ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of his arrest, Karakis was 27 and living in Gore Street, Fitzroy with his wife, sister and brother-in-law. Yarra Crime Investigation Unit Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime he is accused of. "This crime changed her life forever and 50 years is a long time to live without the justice we would so dearly like to give her," Det Roberts said. "There will absolutely be people out there who know where Karakis fled and may even know where he is now residing." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died - but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at It's hoped new images of a man wanted for the "brutal" rape of a woman 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. A 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of 22 July, 1974 when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been "on the run" ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of his arrest, Karakis was 27 and living in Gore Street, Fitzroy with his wife, sister and brother-in-law. Yarra Crime Investigation Unit Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime he is accused of. "This crime changed her life forever and 50 years is a long time to live without the justice we would so dearly like to give her," Det Roberts said. "There will absolutely be people out there who know where Karakis fled and may even know where he is now residing." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died - but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at
ABC News
2 days ago
- ABC News
Fresh appeal to find George Karakis who was charged over a Melbourne rape 50 years ago
Police have renewed an appeal to find a man who they have not been able to locate for more than 50 years after being charged with breaking into a Melbourne home and raping a woman. The woman, who was 30 at the time, told police she was asleep in her Fitzroy home when she was awoken by a stranger and assaulted in the early hours of the morning on July 22,1974. Police arrested George Karakis nine days later. He was charged with rape, burglary and indecent assault and released on bail with a $1,000 surety. Police say he failed to appear in the Fitzroy Magistrates' Court the following October. There was no sign of Mr Karakis until 1990 when police officers in New South Wales believed they had found him in Sydney's east, but he allegedly disappeared before they could execute a warrant to arrest him. A public appeal for information in 2015 failed to locate Mr Karakis. Victoria Police has today reissued a photo taken of Mr Karakis upon his arrest in 1974 as well as a digitally generated image of what he could look like at the age of 78 today. Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said the alleged victim was now aged in her eighties. At the time of his arrest, Mr Karakis was a 27-year-old living in Gore Street, Fitzroy with his wife, sister and brother-in-law. Police said the Türkiye-born man required a Greek translator during his 1974 interview. He has been described as being about 162cm tall with brown eyes and a two centimetre scar over his left eyebrow. "There will absolutely be people out there who … may even know where he is now residing," Senior Constable Roberts said. "Given the length of time, there is also the possibility he has passed away. "We just want to find answers so we can close this chapter in our victim's life." Anyone with information about Mr Karakis or his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Final bid to find rapist 'on the run' for 50 years
It's hoped new images of a man wanted for the "brutal" rape of a woman 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. A 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of 22 July, 1974 when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been "on the run" ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of his arrest, Karakis was 27 and living in Gore Street, Fitzroy with his wife, sister and brother-in-law. Yarra Crime Investigation Unit Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime he is accused of. "This crime changed her life forever and 50 years is a long time to live without the justice we would so dearly like to give her," Det Roberts said. "There will absolutely be people out there who know where Karakis fled and may even know where he is now residing." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died - but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Final bid to find rapist 'on the run' for 50 years
It's hoped new images of a man wanted for the "brutal" rape of a woman 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice. A 30-year-old woman was asleep in her Melbourne home in the early hours of 22 July, 1974 when she was woken by a stranger and raped. Nine days later police charged George Karakis with rape, burglary and indecent assault. He was bailed on a $1000 surety put up by his wife and has been "on the run" ever since. He would now be 78. NSW Police thought they had found him in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 1990, but he disappeared again before a warrant could be executed. A public appeal in 2015 also failed to locate the Greek speaking, Turkish-born fugitive. More than 50 years after his arrest, police on Monday released his 1974 mug shot as well as a digitally generated image of what Karakis could look like today. At the time of his arrest, Karakis was 27 and living in Gore Street, Fitzroy with his wife, sister and brother-in-law. Yarra Crime Investigation Unit Detective Senior Constable Ruby Roberts said Karakis' victim was now in her 80s and had been forced to live most of her life knowing this man had not faced court for the "brutal" crime he is accused of. "This crime changed her life forever and 50 years is a long time to live without the justice we would so dearly like to give her," Det Roberts said. "There will absolutely be people out there who know where Karakis fled and may even know where he is now residing." Given the length of time since his arrest, police say there is a possibility that Karakis has died - but are hell bent on finding answers so they can close a chapter in the victim's life. Anyone with information about Karakis's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at
