Trail of a killer

TWO men may hold vital clues following the suspicious death of Bayles man Raymond Parker earlier this month.
Police have also found a small hydroponic cannabis set-up at the property and have not ruled out its connection to Mr Parker’s death.
Police discovered the double-storey house had been ransacked and it’s believed his wallet, credit cards and cash, along with a number of other yet to be identified items, were stolen.
Mr Parker’s stolen credit cards were used to purchase and attempt to purchase items from two service stations in Narre Warren and Pakenham, between 10 January and 12 January.
Two men were seen together at the service stations, each time with a white van.
Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen McIntyre said their involvement in Mr Parker’s death was unclear.
“We are hoping that by speaking with these men it could give us some information that will assist the investigation into Ray’s death,” he said.
“Ray was last seen on the morning of 6 January and his death has occurred sometime between then and when he was located on 13 January.
Police said it appears Mr Parker was assaulted, which could have incapacitated him, leading to his death several days later.
“We also can’t rule out at this stage that the presence of drugs at his property is connected to his death in some way.
“We’re urging anyone with information regarding the identity of these men or the circumstances surrounding Ray’s death to come forward.”
Mr Parker’s body was found by a friend inside his home on Kooweerup-Longwarry Road around 2.20pm on 13 January.
Police were called to the property after a friend raised the alarm.
Relatives had not been able to contact the 75-year-old so asked a friend to go around a check on him.
Investigators have released CCTV and images of the two men and the white van in the hope someone can provide information regarding their identity.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au