A 100-thousand-dollar reward to help police find those responsible for the murder of a fruitpicker, found dead in his tent near Nelson
A 100-thousand-dollar reward to help police find those responsible for the murder of a fruitpicker, found dead in his tent near Nelson
8 March 2023
Simon Bevers' body was found at Eden's Road Fruit orchard at Hope, on March 9 last year.
Tasman Police Detective Inspector Mark Chenery describes the 56-year-old as an upstanding member of the community, who'd lived overseas for a number of years before returning and picking fruit, which suited his lifestyle.
Several of his colleagues remain persons of interest -- including one who had Bevers' blood on it.
The reward, for material information or evidence, is in place until the end of May.
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