Family of murdered Hamilton man urges people who know best to come forward

The family of a murdered Hamilton father has made a sincere plea for anyone with information about his disappearance to come forward.

The homicide investigation continues into the violent death of Sao Young, whose body was found dumped in Gordonton in April.

Police have linked four vehicles of interest to the disappearance and death of the 40-year-old man.

Young was last seen at a home on Insoll Ave in the Enderley suburb of Hamilton on March 12, around 9:30 p.m.

The father-of-three was last seen wearing dark-colored long pants, a gray sweatshirt, black Nike shoes and a distinctive gray Nixon cap.

Police believe Young, a Cambodian national, left Foot’s address and was killed sometime between 9:30 pm and the following morning.

More than a month later, a farmer discovered Young’s body on Ballard Rd in Gordonton.

Young is believed to have been killed in a different location and his body was transported and dumped on rural property.

Police are still reconstructing the events of that night and say there are a number of crucial locations that will be key to finding those responsible for Young’s death.

Of interest to officers is a small, blue or silver “bubble-shaped” vehicle, possibly European-made, or the two occupants inside, which were seen around Ballard Rd at around 7.15am on the morning of March 13 .

On March 3, nine days before his disappearance, Young was involved in a violent incident in the Enderley Park area in the early hours of the morning, police say.

Police want to speak to anyone who has seen these three cars in the area around that date and may have valuable information:

• A blue Ford Falcon Utility
• A primarily red Ford XR6, whose hood may be white.
• A black Ford Territory or Explorer type vehicle.

Anyone who may have information about the March 3 incident or the vehicles that may have been involved should contact the police.

One of Young’s sisters told Police Ten 7 that her family is desperate to know what happened to their loved one.

“It’s hard to know that the people who did this are just walking around and living their lives,” he said.

“We can’t go on … It would mean a lot to the family if someone showed up.”

Anyone with information can also contact Hamilton Police at 105 and quote file number 200413/6113 or call Crimestoppers at 0800 555111.