Gail King
"Gail is not just a name on a missing persons list; she is a daughter, a sister, a mother, and an aunt who is deeply loved and profoundly missed. She was part of our everyday lives, someone who showed care in quiet ways and brought connection to our family.
Gail worked hard, gave her time to others, and carried love into the roles that defined her—especially as a mother. Her absence is not just an empty space; it is a lasting gap in moments that should have been shared, in milestones she should have been there to see, and in memories that can never be replaced.
Gail matters because her life has meaning. Her story is unfinished, and the people who love her feel her absence every single day. She is not forgotten. She is still needed, still missed, and still deeply important."
Missing since: 7th July 1997
Last seen: Minlaton
Responsible jurisdiction: SA
Year of birth: 1968
Gender: Female
Build: Heavy
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Fair
Investigation Status
A $200,000 reward remains active. This case relies heavily on community information. If you have any leads or information regarding Gail's disappearance, please come forward. Anyone with information which may assist in locating the whereabouts of Gail are urged to contact Crimestoppers on their website or free call 1800 333 000.
Daniel Sheppard
"Daniel is a deeply loved and irreplaceable member of our family, kind-hearted and a true character, his life mattered and the profound impact he made on those who loved him can never be erased, we honour his memory, cherish the time we had with him, and continue to demand the truth and justice he deserves. Forever in our hearts."
Missing since: 1st January, 1995
Last seen: Port Adelaide
Responsible jurisdiction: SA
Year of birth: 1975
Gender: Male
Build: Slim
Hair: Blonde-Red
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Fair
Investigation Status
A $200,000 reward remains active. This case relies heavily on community information. If you have any leads or information regarding Daniel's disappearance, please come forward. Anyone with information which may assist in locating the whereabouts of Daniel are urged to contact Crimestoppers on their website or free call 1800 333 000.
Michael Jeffrey Purse
"Michael matters because he was so much more than a missing person. He was a son, a brother, a grandson, an uncle, a godson and a best friend.
He mattered to so many people in different ways, and each of them has their own memories of him, their own reasons for loving him and their own reasons for missing him.
To me, he will always be my beautiful son. I miss his voice, his hugs, his humour and having him in my life.
Michael's life mattered. His life still matters. He is loved, he is missed, and he will never be forgotten.
And I will always be Michael's mum."
Missing since: 6 February 2019
Last seen: Adelaide, SA
Responsible jurisdiction: SA
Year of birth: 1986
Gender: Male
Build: Slim
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Complexion: Fair
Additional information: Michael's friend was cutting his hair before he went missing. The haircut went badly so it was decided to shave it off.
Police searched for the human remains of Michael Purse across a 28-kilometre zone in South Australia's Mid North and Adelaide Plains—specifically targeting areas between Mallala and Balaklava, including Pinkerton Plains, Salter Springs, Alma, Hamley Bridge, and Traeger Road. Michael's human remains were not located.
Investigation Status
Three men were sentenced in relation to Michael's disappearance. Two made a plea deal by pleading guilty to manslaughter. One of these men agreed to take SAPOL to where he personally had disposed of Michael, however was unable to recall where Michael was when taken to the proposed location. The third man was sentenced to 28 years for the murder if Michael. (This sentence included some time for a previous crime).
Michael's human remains have not been located. Anyone with information which may assist in locating the whereabouts of Michael are urged to contact Crimestoppers on their website or free call 1800 333 000.