Police Appeal For Information After Homicide Declared In Wayne Pedro Morseau Case

Police are urgently seeking community assistance as the search for Mr Wayne Pedro Morseu continues, with investigators now treating the disappearance of the 71-year-old Mackay man as a homicide investigation.

Mr Morseu was first reported missing to police on November 10 last year after he had not contacted or been seen by anyone for several weeks. Investigations commenced soon after and detectives later determined the circumstances surrounding his disappearance were suspicious.

Following further enquiries, police believe Mr Morseu died at his Griffin Street home in September 2025.

Speaking during a media conference on Wednesday, Mackay Whitsundays District Detective Inspector Emma Novosel said, “The 71-year-old man was reported missing by his family on the 10th of November last year after not being seen or heard from for some time.”

“Investigations to date have led investigators to believe that Wayne died in his home at Griffin Street sometime after the 27th of August.”

It’s believed that Wayne’s body remained at his home in Griffin Street for an unknown period of time before he was “moved from his home to an unknown location by a person or persons involved in his death.”

Police believe the well-known local had lived in the Griffin Street area for many years, and has “quite a large family.”

“He regularly moved around that area by walking, so he would be identifiable to people who live in that area,” said Detective Inspector Novosel.

Police are now appealing for anyone who may know something to come forward.

“We’re seeking any information from any member of the public, no matter how small.”

Detective Inspector Novosel said the investigation remained complex.

“At this time we can’t say what the motive is or the reason for the death, but we’re keeping an open mind and will examine all angles.”

Earlier in the investigation, specialist police and State Emergency Service volunteers conducted searches of bushland in West Mackay but no items of interest were located.

Mr Morseu is described as First Nations, with a slim build, grey hair and brown eyes.

Investigations remain ongoing.

Reference: QP2502035864

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