My sister, Tracey Patient, was murdered in Henderson, NZ, in January 1976. She was 13 years old. The police have not caught her murderer. I have been contacted several times over the years, by well-meaning people who have had various theories about who may have murdered Tracey; many came via this site and I am grateful to every person who has contacted me. One lady even turned up at my house; she came all the way from NZ to speak to me.

When I heard last year that a reward was being offered in the Jane Furlong case, I emailed Peter Marshall to ask if a reward could also be considered for Tracey's case. I was told that Tracey's case did not meet the criteria for a reward; when I asked what the criteria was, I didn't receive a reply.

I am asking for your support in lobbying Peter Marshall, to ask for a reward to be offered in Tracey's case. If enough people contact him, the police might listen. Someone knows who murdered Tracey. Perhaps they need an incentive to make them talk.

Yesterday I sent my annual email to Peter Marshall, John Key and everyone else I can think of in the police and NZ government. The only person who has replied so far is Andrew Little's PA.

I will do everything I can to keep Tracey's case in the public eye. I appreciate any support or advice that you can offer me.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.