NSW Police have announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the resolution of a double murder cold case in Newcastle that has remained unsolved for more than a quarter of a century.
The bodies of Susan Kay, aged 32, and Joanne Teterin, aged 37, were discovered in a home in Carrington on May 17, 2000. Police forced entry into the Doran Street residence shortly before midday, where they found the women had allegedly been bludgeoned to death.
The women were last seen alive on Thursday, May 11, before their bodies were found a week later. During a 2003 coronial inquest, evidence was presented suggesting police believed the killings were drug-related.
At the time of the murders, Homicide and Serious Crime Agencies collaborated with Newcastle police in the investigation, but no arrests or charges were ever made. Following the 2003 inquest, the case was referred to the Homicide Squad's Unsolved Homicide Unit for further review and assessment. A $100,000 reward was also announced at that time.
Last year, the review was completed, uncovering new forensic opportunities that became the focus of police inquiries. On May 25, 2026, police and the state government announced the updated reward of $1 million for information about any person or persons responsible for the deaths of the Newcastle women.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, emphasising that even the smallest detail could be crucial in solving the case. The reward is part of a renewed effort to bring closure to the families of the victims after more than 25 years of uncertainty.
