Discovery of Human Remains in Victorian Backyard Sparks Renewed Interest in Notorious Murder Mystery

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An investigation by the homicide squad is currently underway after construction workers inadvertently unearthed human remains in a backyard on Phillip Island in Victoria.

There has been public speculation that the discovery of the human remains may be linked to the Victorian coastal town’s most famous murder mystery, however, police have not yet confirmed or ruled out a link.

The startling discovery of a skull and bones was made yesterday in a shallow grave located in the backyard of a property owned by an individual named Greg.

The skull and bones were found yesterday in a shallow grave in Greg's backyard. — The skull and bones were found yesterday in a shallow grave in Greg’s backyard. (Nine)

This find has fueled widespread speculation among the Phillip Island community, with many residents suspecting a possible connection to a mother who disappeared without a trace in 1986.

“The phone was blowing up, our socials were blowing up,” homeowner Greg told 9News.

It’s been 40 years since local mother Vivienne Cameron vanished, with doubts surrounding the police theory of what happened to her.

The police theory, supported by coronial inquests, was that Cameron killed her husband’s mistress, Beth Barnard, then took her own life.

Despite extensive searches, her body has never been recovered.

It's been 40 years since local mother Vivienne Cameron vanished, with doubts surrounding the police theory of what happened to her. — It’s been 40 years since local mother Vivienne Cameron vanished, with doubts surrounding the police theory of what happened to her. (Nine)

Crime author Vikki Petraitis, who has written a book about Cameron’s disappearance, told 9News: “It’s essentially a closed case, but the only problem is nobody on the island believes this is what happened.”

“When remains are uncovered, it’s only natural for people to speculate,” commented Petraitis. “If she didn’t leap off the bridge, then she must be somewhere.”

The state’s top detectives are now looking at whether the discovery could be linked to a high-profile cold case. (Nine)

ï»¿The property was built on a vacant block sometime in the 1980s and was a holiday home for years, with plenty of visitors.

Forensic testing, anticipated to take several months, will ultimately provide answers to this enduring mystery.

Police originally told the owners they’d be digging for several days, but were done in a matter of hours, saying they retrieved everything they needed.

“It would be nice if someone got closure, it really would,” Greg said.