yeah it isn't very good to read but thought i should share what i had found.
WA prospector death and missing wife. The Raymond & Jennie Kehlet mystery.
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I notice major crime detectives are investigating, so it says.
i noticed that too Chewy but i think under the circumstances that would have been a natural progression, a body found, a person missing with no trace and alot of unanswered questions, major crime detectives would be needed to exhaust any and all leads as it doesn't really look like an accident anymore, well that's my thinking anyway, i have trouble finding socks in the morning before work let alone know how a situation like this would be dealt with
i cant seem to find any new info on this has anyone heard anything?
I check online every day, but I haven't seen anything more.
cheers grubstake, i do as well but haven't found anything for a while so thought i should ask
The latest update:
Kehlet mystery - Raymond, Jennie Kehlet went prospecting in outback WA with colleague:
http://www.news.com.au/national/wes...a-with-colleague/story-fnii5thn-1227390502369
Kehlet mystery - Raymond, Jennie Kehlet went prospecting in outback WA with colleague:
http://www.news.com.au/national/wes...a-with-colleague/story-fnii5thn-1227390502369
cheers grubstake
It sounds like a real dogs breakfast to me. Bloody keystone cops are on the job. Handballing it around and half the the original investigating team need to be found b4 they look for anybody else. What a joke. So sorry for the family.
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So the man has been found at the bottom of a mineshaft, the woman is still missing and the original police investigators have moved on to other things. Let's hope the new police on the case manage to find something useful. No good for the grieving families.
In that article just before it was said that some off the police were taken off the case because of an internal investigation from a stuff up on another case, that cant be helping at all either
Unbelievable!!! What a mess. Sounds like no one is allowed to, or won't communicate with each other. In the mean time a persons life is in jeopardy. I don't like to bag the authorities but gee WA has stuffed a few now. Losing the faith!!!!
Jennie Kehlet: Fresh search for missing WA prospector near Sandstone
By Graeme Powell
Updated 37 minutes ago
Fresh missing prospector search
Photo: Prospectors Raymond and Jennie Kehlet went missing near Sandstone, Mr Kehlet's body was later found in an abandoned mine shaft. (Supplied: WA Police)
Related Story: Case of missing WA prospectors highlights need for precautions
Related Story: Bones identified as missing prospector Raymond Kehlet
Map: Sandstone 6639
A fresh search in a remote stretch of the Western Australian outback has been launched as police investigate the death of prospector Raymond Kehlet and the disappearance of his wife.
The couple, from the Western Australian town of Beverley, disappeared in March while prospecting near Table Top, 730 kilometres north-east of Perth.
The body of 47-year-old Mr Kehlet was later found in a mine shaft. His 49-year-old wife is still missing.
Major Crime Detective Superintendent Alan Moreton told ABC 702 Mornings program he was convinced someone knew what happened to the couple.
"We're trying to attempt to identify further potential witnesses who were in the Sandstone area in mid to late March," he said.
"It's an area that we know is frequented by travellers and prospectors, so it is in fact quite possible that someone with information to our inquiry, who has been out of contact in recent months, will have information.
"The new search will extend beyond the original areas identified by our land search and rescue experts.
"It's going to include some local landmarks and some fresh places of interest.
"It's part of the ongoing investigation and also for the sake of completeness."
However, Superintendent Morton said no new evidence had emerged in the case.
Well-stocked campsite found abandoned
Police previously said the couple were not experienced prospectors, but were comfortable camping in the bush.
They disappeared in remote bushland with numerous old mine diggings and mine shafts.
Police found the couple's campsite with two vehicles and plenty of food and water.
There was also a four-wheel drive quad bike found in close proximity to the campsite.
Police said they were alerted to the fact the couple were missing when their dog was spotted in town.
They said the dog walked about 30 kilometres into the town caravan park from the campsite, one week after the couple were last seen.
The dog had a microchip registered with the Town of Beverley and authorities were able to contact relatives and find out where the owners were.
The couple were last seen on March 21.
Jaros
WA authorities urge amateur prospectors to carry emergency beacons
720 ABC Perth
By Emma Wynne
Posted 22 May 2015, 1:17pm
A micro personal locator beacon
Photo: A micro personal locator beacon. (Wikimedia: Rebecca Roth/NASA)
Related Story: Kehlet missing prospector search expanded
Related Story: 80yo prospector missing in Goldfields found
Map: Perth 6000
Authorities have implored people going into the outback to take an emergency beacon with them, saying they have searched for nine lost prospectors this year.
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) are compulsory for boats heading offshore, but not on land.
"When people who get lost or into distress in outback or remote locations, it's the time it takes to locate them that is the critical aspect," Martin Cope, WA Police acting commander of specialist services told 720 ABC Perth.
"The sooner we can find people, the safer it is for everyone."
Police have mounted searches for nine amateur prospectors so far this year, none of whom were carrying an emergency locator device.
Mid-west couple Raymond and Jennie Kehlet were reported missing from near Sandstone in late March and despite a large-scale air and land search, the couple were never found.
Mr Kehlet's remains were discovered in an abandoned mine shaft in April but no trace of Mrs Kehlet has yet been found.
The coroner recommended all prospectors carry the devices after the 2013 inquest into the death of NSW man Michael Graham, who disappeared while fossicking for gold near Menzies, in the northern Goldfields.
It sparked one of WA's biggest searches, using aircraft, motorbikes, horses and Aboriginal trackers to scour a 1,500-square kilometre area.
His body was never found and the coroner later ruled he likely died through misadventure.
"We support any type of technology that assists us in locating people as quickly as possible," Commander Cope said.
"There is lots of emerging technology that can do that satellite phones, GPS devices, personal locator beacons.
"It is getting cheaper and more accessible to everyone."
Commander Cope said even experienced prospectors can unexpectedly find themselves in trouble.
"The main thing is if they do find themselves in trouble, the quicker we can locate them the safer it is and the chances of them surviving are much higher," he said.
By Graeme Powell
Updated 37 minutes ago
Fresh missing prospector search
Photo: Prospectors Raymond and Jennie Kehlet went missing near Sandstone, Mr Kehlet's body was later found in an abandoned mine shaft. (Supplied: WA Police)
Related Story: Case of missing WA prospectors highlights need for precautions
Related Story: Bones identified as missing prospector Raymond Kehlet
Map: Sandstone 6639
A fresh search in a remote stretch of the Western Australian outback has been launched as police investigate the death of prospector Raymond Kehlet and the disappearance of his wife.
The couple, from the Western Australian town of Beverley, disappeared in March while prospecting near Table Top, 730 kilometres north-east of Perth.
The body of 47-year-old Mr Kehlet was later found in a mine shaft. His 49-year-old wife is still missing.
Major Crime Detective Superintendent Alan Moreton told ABC 702 Mornings program he was convinced someone knew what happened to the couple.
"We're trying to attempt to identify further potential witnesses who were in the Sandstone area in mid to late March," he said.
"It's an area that we know is frequented by travellers and prospectors, so it is in fact quite possible that someone with information to our inquiry, who has been out of contact in recent months, will have information.
"The new search will extend beyond the original areas identified by our land search and rescue experts.
"It's going to include some local landmarks and some fresh places of interest.
"It's part of the ongoing investigation and also for the sake of completeness."
However, Superintendent Morton said no new evidence had emerged in the case.
Well-stocked campsite found abandoned
Police previously said the couple were not experienced prospectors, but were comfortable camping in the bush.
They disappeared in remote bushland with numerous old mine diggings and mine shafts.
Police found the couple's campsite with two vehicles and plenty of food and water.
There was also a four-wheel drive quad bike found in close proximity to the campsite.
Police said they were alerted to the fact the couple were missing when their dog was spotted in town.
They said the dog walked about 30 kilometres into the town caravan park from the campsite, one week after the couple were last seen.
The dog had a microchip registered with the Town of Beverley and authorities were able to contact relatives and find out where the owners were.
The couple were last seen on March 21.
Jaros
WA authorities urge amateur prospectors to carry emergency beacons
720 ABC Perth
By Emma Wynne
Posted 22 May 2015, 1:17pm
A micro personal locator beacon
Photo: A micro personal locator beacon. (Wikimedia: Rebecca Roth/NASA)
Related Story: Kehlet missing prospector search expanded
Related Story: 80yo prospector missing in Goldfields found
Map: Perth 6000
Authorities have implored people going into the outback to take an emergency beacon with them, saying they have searched for nine lost prospectors this year.
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) are compulsory for boats heading offshore, but not on land.
"When people who get lost or into distress in outback or remote locations, it's the time it takes to locate them that is the critical aspect," Martin Cope, WA Police acting commander of specialist services told 720 ABC Perth.
"The sooner we can find people, the safer it is for everyone."
Police have mounted searches for nine amateur prospectors so far this year, none of whom were carrying an emergency locator device.
Mid-west couple Raymond and Jennie Kehlet were reported missing from near Sandstone in late March and despite a large-scale air and land search, the couple were never found.
Mr Kehlet's remains were discovered in an abandoned mine shaft in April but no trace of Mrs Kehlet has yet been found.
The coroner recommended all prospectors carry the devices after the 2013 inquest into the death of NSW man Michael Graham, who disappeared while fossicking for gold near Menzies, in the northern Goldfields.
It sparked one of WA's biggest searches, using aircraft, motorbikes, horses and Aboriginal trackers to scour a 1,500-square kilometre area.
His body was never found and the coroner later ruled he likely died through misadventure.
"We support any type of technology that assists us in locating people as quickly as possible," Commander Cope said.
"There is lots of emerging technology that can do that satellite phones, GPS devices, personal locator beacons.
"It is getting cheaper and more accessible to everyone."
Commander Cope said even experienced prospectors can unexpectedly find themselves in trouble.
"The main thing is if they do find themselves in trouble, the quicker we can locate them the safer it is and the chances of them surviving are much higher," he said.
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Thanks Jarros it is a real strange one this case. I know a lot of us are just as baffled as the Police.
The WA Government are pushing hard for all WA Prospectors to carry PLB's the price and size does make them a good investment.
You can get them here as well through me if anyone is interested - http://customfitsafety.com.au/t/personal-locator-beacons---plbs
Also just as a side note, when we were out a while back we had to move camp at night because a storm was coming and we were in the wrong spot. So we packed up and headed out to a more suitable site. We had GPS's and maps. However the sky was pitch black with no markers at all. We took wrong tracks and shortcuts because we only had the spot marked and not tracks (lesson learned) Went in the wrong direction, headed into a worst section and so on. For something that should have taken about 20 minutes. We were running around in circles for over an hour trying to weave our way out of the scrub to a track.
My point is that while we were never lost, it was a pain in the butt and we had absolutely no sense of direction at all. I made comment that I can see how people can get lost and disorientated very easily. Had we not had the GPS and maps we would have got lost, I have no doubt what so ever about it. This was not our first time bush and my mate has an impeccable sense of direction and even he agreed.
So make sure you have a GPS as a minimum. Then you should invest in a PLB they last ages and the cost is minimal. There are no ongoing costs and one day it just may save your life.
Take care out there
Westaus
The WA Government are pushing hard for all WA Prospectors to carry PLB's the price and size does make them a good investment.
You can get them here as well through me if anyone is interested - http://customfitsafety.com.au/t/personal-locator-beacons---plbs
Also just as a side note, when we were out a while back we had to move camp at night because a storm was coming and we were in the wrong spot. So we packed up and headed out to a more suitable site. We had GPS's and maps. However the sky was pitch black with no markers at all. We took wrong tracks and shortcuts because we only had the spot marked and not tracks (lesson learned) Went in the wrong direction, headed into a worst section and so on. For something that should have taken about 20 minutes. We were running around in circles for over an hour trying to weave our way out of the scrub to a track.
My point is that while we were never lost, it was a pain in the butt and we had absolutely no sense of direction at all. I made comment that I can see how people can get lost and disorientated very easily. Had we not had the GPS and maps we would have got lost, I have no doubt what so ever about it. This was not our first time bush and my mate has an impeccable sense of direction and even he agreed.
So make sure you have a GPS as a minimum. Then you should invest in a PLB they last ages and the cost is minimal. There are no ongoing costs and one day it just may save your life.
Take care out there
Westaus
A police map of the Sandstone area being searched for clues to the Raymond and Jennie Kehlet Sandstone mystery (from the Herald Sun):
(The legend section of the map has been truncated, so it's unclear what the red starred locations signify.)
(The legend section of the map has been truncated, so it's unclear what the red starred locations signify.)
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