This Sunday, 2 March, at 8:40 pm, Channel 7’s The Hunters re-examines the unsolved 1998 car bombing murder of Melbourne businessman John Furlan. Investigative journalist Adam Shand, alongside former detective Steve Van Aperen, reveals new evidence and fresh perspectives on the cold case.
Here’s the Lowdown: John Furlan, 48, was killed on August 3, 1998, when a bomb detonated under his car in Coburg, Melbourne. Despite police investigations, the reason for his murder remains unknown. The Hunters episode features exclusive interviews, including a bomb-maker’s confession, and scrutinizes the suspicious death of a key suspect.
What This Means Now: The program, made with the full cooperation of Victoria Police, aims to generate new leads in the decades-old case. The show includes insights from former and current police investigators, as well as experts like criminal profiler Dr. Debra Bennett. Victoria Police is again appealing for public assistance.
The Bigger Picture: The Furlan bombing is a significant unsolved crime in Australian history. The Hunters explores whether the murder was linked to wider criminal activity, potentially even triggering Melbourne’s underworld wars, or if it was a personal attack. The program serves as a fresh investigation and a renewed call for anyone with information to come forward.
