Zbigniew Boguslaw Oleksiuk
A night at the casino takes a dark turn when a man is found dead in the Swan River, leaving police to unravel a mystery of who wanted him gone and why.
Zbigniew Boguslaw Oleksiuk, a 47-year-old man who migrated to Australia from Poland in the early 1980s, was living in East Victoria Park with his de-facto partner. On the evening of Tuesday, November 14, 2006, his partner drove him to the Burswood Casino around 10:30 pm. Mr. Oleksiuk, reportedly in good spirits, mentioned he would take a taxi home but did not specify a time.
CCTV footage from the casino captured Mr. Oleksiuk walking around the premises and receiving several calls on his mobile phone. At 11:43 pm, he was seen leaving the casino through the southern exit. This was the last time he was seen alive. The following morning, at approximately 5:50 am on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, his body was discovered in the Swan River, about 5 meters from the shoreline in Burswood.
An investigation was launched, and it was determined that Mr. Oleksiuk had been murdered. However, the person or persons responsible for his death have never been identified. Police are seeking information from anyone who may have seen Mr. Oleksiuk at the Burswood Casino on the night of his disappearance or has any knowledge about his death. A reward of $1,000,000 is being offered for information that leads to a conviction in the case.
Timeline Event Legend
Filter events by type
AllShowing all event types. Click to filter.
Unlock Full Timeline Details
You're viewing the compact timeline. Upgrade to access full event descriptions, sources, and evidence links.
Upgrade MembershipVictim's Birth
Zbigniew Boguslaw Oleksiuk was born in Poland.
Last Sighting
Zbigniew Oleksiuk was dropped at the Burswood Casino by his partner at 10:30 pm. He was last seen leaving the casino at 11:43 pm.
Body Discovered
The body of Zbigniew Oleksiuk was found in the Swan River at 5:50 am.
Reward Announced
The Western Australian Government announced a $1 million reward for information leading to a conviction in the murder of Zbigniew Oleksiuk.
Every Detail Matters
Cold cases are solved when communities come together. Whether you have family records, local knowledge, historical research, or any information—no matter how small—please share it.
Share What You Know
Even the smallest detail could be the breakthrough investigators need. If you have information about this case, submit a tip.
Upload Evidence
Have photos, documents, or media related to this case? Upload them to help build a comprehensive picture.
Join the Discussion
Share theories, ask questions, and collaborate with other community members to uncover new leads.
Spread Awareness
The more people who know about this case, the higher the chance someone will come forward with information.
Community Impact
We're building a community dedicated to helping solve Australian cold cases. Every tip, piece of evidence, and discussion brings us closer to finding answers. Your contribution could be the breakthrough investigators need.
See something? Share it with investigators.
Community collaboration solves cases.
Share this case
Help solve this case — share with your network. Someone you know might have the missing piece.
If you have information about this case, please contact your local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Generate a comprehensive AI analysis to get detailed insights about what occurred and critical next investigative steps. Our AI examines all available evidence, timeline events, and case details to provide actionable intelligence.
Please sign in to use AI analysis features.
Cases with similar characteristics based on location, time period, and victim demographics
