Major Crime Detectives have charged three people over the disappearance and suspected murder of missing man Michael Purse.
On Wednesday 24 April 2019 Michael Jeffrey Purse was reported as a missing person. The last known sighting of Michael was on Wednesday 6 February 2019 and his disappearance was declared a Major Crime on Friday 21 June 2019.
Police have conducted extensive searches in various locations which have failed to locate Michael.
Today (Wednesday 28 April), Major Crime Detectives attended three addresses in Adelaide, Northfield and Prospect, where they located and arrested three men who have been charged with murder in connection to Michael's disappearance.
Locating Michael's body remains a primary focus for detectives who will continue to investigate and search for his body.
The three men, a 39-year-old Adelaide Plains man, a 24-year-old man of no fixed address and a 36-year-old Kilburn man have been charged with murder and refused bail. They are expected to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report on line at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.
