{
  "id": 13291927,
  "title": "Victoria Police reopen Gippsland cold case from 40 years ago",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/victoria-police-reopen-gippsland-cold-case-from-40-years-ago",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T01:36:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-10/albert-pisani-moe-cold-case-fortieth-anniversary/107251034"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the fortieth anniversary of Albert Pisani's disappearance, Victoria Police have reopened the cold case from 40 years ago. The 27-year-old father from Gippsland went missing on October 10, 1986, in Victoria's east, and his body was discovered in suspicious circumstances in June 1987. Police released a statement announcing the reopening of the case, urging the public for information to help bring the perpetrators to justice. Albert's family members have also appealed for information on the anniversary of his disappearance.\n\nAlbert was last seen walking on Moe's Prince Street, intending to visit a bank in the town centre before returning home to his partner and five children for lunch. He had a history of road trips and would often travel for a few days, making his sudden disappearance even more puzzling for his family. Police believe foul play was involved in his death and have been investigating the case for 40 years. Two of Albert's sisters, Carol Ward and Karen Pisani, have released public statements expressing their grief and the profound impact the loss has had on their lives.\n\nIn 2016, Victoria Police introduced a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for Albert's murder. Detective Inspector David Dunstan of the Missing Persons Squad stated that they do not believe Albert took his own life and continue to seek the public's assistance to solve this case. Despite the passage of time, police have not ruled out the possibility of Albert's case remaining open.",
  "summary": "Family members of Albert Pisani have appealed to the public for information on the fortieth anniversary of the slain Gippsland father's disappearance.",
  "key_points": [
    "Victoria Police reopen 40-year-old cold case involving Albert Pisani's disappearance",
    "Albert, 27, went missing on October 10, 1986, in Gippsland",
    "Police seeking public information to solve the 40-year-old murder case"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The reopening of Albert Pisani's cold case on the 40th anniversary of his disappearance gives his family renewed hope for justice and acknowledges the significance of community tips in solving long-standing crimes.",
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}