Sadly, today marks 40 years since Peter Stogneff was abducted and murdered.

 The authorities continue to maintain optimism in their quest to apprehend the perpetrator responsible for the death of a young boy whose body was discovered near Two Wells almost four decades ago.

It has been 39 years since 14-year-old Peter Stogneff was reported missing by his parents on August 27, a day that marked the anniversary of his disappearance. He was supposed to meet his cousin in Rundle Mall, but due to a change in plans, it remains uncertain whether he actually embarked on the journey to Rundle Mall.

Ten months later, a farmer clearing land near Middle Beach Road, Two Wells, inadvertently unearthed Peter's remains while bulldozing bushes and subsequently burning the debris. The grim discovery of a human skull amidst the ashes was made on June 22, 1982.

Authorities suspect that Peter’s tragic demise might be connected to the infamous Family Murders, a series of unresolved homicides that plagued the late 1970s and early 1980s.

During the investigation, information indicated that Peter might have been seen in the company of an adult male at Modbury’s Tea Tree Plaza on the day he went missing. However, the identity of this individual remains unknown.

A substantial reward of up to $1 million is being offered to anyone who can provide information that leads to a conviction in this case.

The police encourage individuals with any relevant information to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or through www.crimestopperssa.com.au, assuring anonymity for those who come forward.

In 1981, nobody could have foreseen that a day off from school for a young teenager would be intertwined with one of South Australia's most haunting unsolved murder investigations. Originally intending to meet his cousin in the city, circumstances changed, and the cousin never arrived at Rundle Mall. To this day, it remains a mystery whether Peter actually journeyed into the city as planned.

His parents reported him missing on Thursday, August 27, 1981. However, it wasn't until 10 months later that the grim truth about the missing boy was confirmed on a remote property located 50km north of Adelaide. The discovery occurred during land-clearing activities near Middle Beach Road in Two Wells. A local farmer bulldozed bushes and boxthorns, later setting them ablaze, which smoldered for approximately two days.

On June 22, 1982, the farmer revisited the area and came across a human skull amid the debris. After contacting the authorities, the skeletal remains were identified as belonging to Peter.

Details collected during the investigation suggested that Peter might have been spotted with an adult male at Tea Tree Plaza on the day he went missing. However, the identity of this male figure remains unknown.

Law enforcement believes that this murder is linked to other notorious killings, commonly known in the media as the "Family Murders."

A substantial reward of up to $1,000,000 is being offered for anyone providing information that leads to a conviction in this case. Those with relevant information are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestopperssa.com.au. Anonymity is assured, and even the smallest detail could significantly impact the investigation.