Gordana Kotevski

 Gordana matters. The curly, dark haired second child of Peggy and Branko born in Newcastle 1977, she was a little sister to Carolina and a big sister to brother Damien. 

Gordana was a bright, happy, loving child. Growing up in the suburbs, she spent most of her time with her loving family. She adored her parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles. The Kotevski’s were part of the large Macedonian community in Newcastle. Gordana joined a Newcastle folk dancing group in her early teens and spent hours each week practising her craft. She loved to dance! A popular teen at her local high school, Gordana had many friends and was well liked by her teachers and peers. A beautiful girl, inside and out, was growing quickly growing into a young adult. 

On the evening of 24 November 1994, sixteen-year-old Gordana was out shopping with her friends at Charlestown Square. Her parents had permitted her to attend her first live concert, Boyz to Men. An exhilarating time for Gordana, she went shopping to buy an outfit for the upcoming concert. 

Whilst walking home to her aunt’s house not far from the centre, and just metres away from the safety of the home, she was snatched off the street by at least two unknown males and bundled into a vehicle, never to be seen again. 

We take every opportunity we can to talk about her and tell her story. A story of so much potential, of love, of loss and a life cut short. 

Missing since — 24 November 1994
Last seen — Charlestown, NSW
Responsible jurisdiction — NSW
Year of birth — 1977
Gender — Female
Height — 160 cm
Build — Slim
Hair — Dark Brown
Eyes — Brown
Complexion — Olive

The active investigation is currently being managed by the NSW Police Force Homicide Squad's Unsolved Homicide Team under Strike Force Bambil. A $1,000,000 reward remains active for any information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If you have any information regarding her abduction, you can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1800 333 000 or submit a tip through the NSW Crime Stoppers Portal. You can also contact Belmont Detectives directly at (02) 4922 8774. Information is managed on a confidential basis. Alternatively, you can contact us directly by clicking the button below.