Police in Australia have offered a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the 1981 murder of Haroula Kipouridou in Melbourne, according to a report by 9News.

Kipouridou, who was 25 at the time, was found dead in the early hours of July 3, 1981, inside a lift at her mother’s public housing flat in Richmond. She had reportedly been dropped off by friends about 30 minutes earlier after finishing work.

According to 9News, Detective Acting Sergeant Leigh Prados said the young woman had been severely assaulted, strangled and left semi-naked, describing the attack as extremely brutal. Kipouridou was engaged and working as a singer at a Greek tavern on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy when she was killed.

Investigators say several suspects have been interviewed over the years, and possible links to other crimes from that period have not been ruled out. However, no one has been charged.

Detective Inspector Dean Thomas, as reported by 9News, said police remain committed to reviewing cold cases to ensure families are not forgotten. Authorities believe there may still be witnesses who have not come forward and are urging anyone with information to speak to police.

The renewed appeal comes 45 years after the killing, with investigators stressing that time is critical as potential witnesses grow older. Police say advancements in investigative techniques and forensic methods could help bring breakthroughs.

Kipouridou’s family has waited decades for answers. Police have vowed to continue pursuing the case and hold those responsible accountable.