Police confirm identity of human remains found in Murrumbidgee River

Forensic tests have confirmed the human remains found in the Murrumbidgee River on Sunday, 1 December 2019, are that of missing Canberra man Nathan Booth, aged 40.

ACT Policing is working to establish the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and death of Mr Booth. 

Mr Booth had been missing since June 2019, and ACT Policing is calling for public assistance to help piece together Mr Booth’s movements prior to his death.

Police would like to speak to anyone who spoke to Mr Booth this year or who had seen him since June 2019.

Police are also asking anyone who visited the Murrumbidgee River between Red Rocks Gorge and Kambah Pool Recreation Area between June and 1 December this year (including bushwalkers, bike riders and kayakers) to contact police if they have any video or images including those taken by action cameras or drones etc.

Information that could assist police can be provided directly to 0457 844 917, 131444, through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6434580. Information can be provided anonymously.

Note for media: Please be aware that Mr Booth was a person of Indigenous heritage. Any reporting needs to consider cultural sensitivities around the use of his name and photograph.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au