The 27-year-old Trevor Tascas's body has not been found in the almost 17 years since he went missing sometime between October 7 and 10, 2005.
Police are offering a reward of $1 million for any information that could help solve the perplexing disappearance of a man from Geelong. The police have strong suspicions that Trevor Tascas was murdered, but they have been unsuccessful in their attempts to secure a conviction for his death, despite two previous efforts. 
In light of this, the substantial financial reward has been put forth in hopes of encouraging someone to come forward with valuable information that could lead to solving the case.

Pamela Tascas, the grieving mother, spoke to the media and appealed to anyone who has information about her son's death to come forward. 
"Put us at peace," she said between tears.
Ms Tascas said her life had been "horrendous" for more than 16 years.
"I'm still stuck in a time warp from 2005," she said.

"I'm just looking for him all the time."

Trevor Tascas's mother Pam and sister Kirsty are calling for the person responsible for his death to come forward.

Several clues uncovered in the investigation

In 2006, Tascas resided in Thatcher Court, Whittington, Geelong with another individual. However, he went missing and his mother reported his disappearance on April 1 of that year. She had grown worried about not hearing from him for several weeks. As soon as the Homicide Squad was made aware of the situation, they initiated an investigation into Tascas' disappearance.

According to police, there was a conflict between Tascas and his housemate prior to his disappearance. Following his disappearance, Tascas' dog was given away, and his possessions, such as his car and furniture, were sold under questionable circumstances. Additionally, money was withdrawn from Tascas' bank account in July and August 2006, although he did not authorize these transactions.

His phone was last utilized on October 7, 2005.

In July 2008, a man and a woman were charged in connection with Tascas' demise. The man faced a murder charge and was eventually handed a 23-year jail sentence. However, in 2011, he appealed the conviction and it was overturned. 

A retrial was then ordered on the manslaughter charge, but in 2013, the jury returned a not-guilty verdict. On the other hand, the woman was accused of being an accessory after the fact of manslaughter and committing fraud to obtain property. In 2009, she was sentenced to three years in prison.

In 2020, an inquest was held in relation to Tascas' death.

According to Detective Acting Inspector Tony Combridge, law enforcement authorities suspect that several individuals possess information concerning the perpetrator(s) responsible for the incident that resulted in Tascas' passing. Police are also interested in hearing from anyone who may have knowledge of his activities or interactions during the weeks preceding his disappearance.

"Trevor was well known around Whittington at the time of his disappearance and many of his associates still reside in that area," Acting Inspector Combridge said.

"We're hopeful that someone who does have new information about Trevor's death, the circumstances, and who was responsible, will see this appeal and finally choose to come forward and speak to the police."
He said police strongly believed Tascas was murdered.

Acting Inspector Combridge said Tascas was much loved by his family, who were still grieving for him.

An award of up to $1 million will be granted at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner of Police to any individual providing information that leads to the arrest and ultimate conviction of the perpetrator(s) responsible for Tascas' demise.