Victoria Cafasso cold case murder: ‘Very fit’ blond man was seen running the beach at Freshwater Creek in Tasmania where Italian tourist, 20, was found stabbed to death 28 years ago

A surfer driving a distinctive car may hold the key to solving the murder of Italian tourist Victoria Cafasso in Tasmania nearly 30 years ago.

The 20-year-old’s body, with multiple stab wounds, was found on the beach at Freshwater Creek, Beaumaris, on October 11, 1995.

Witnesses told police they saw a man driving a light-colored Subaru station wagon in the area at the time of the murder.

The man was described as being in his twenties, with blond hair, about six feet tall, of slim build but very fit, with tanned legs and arms and the appearance of a surfer.

A person fitting that description was also seen running onto the beach where Mrs. Cafasso’s body was found.

Despite a $500,000 reward, the case still remains unsolved.

But detectives investigating the case have now released reconstructed footage of a vehicle spotted at several locations in the Beaumaris area, including at Freshwater Creek at the time of Ms Cafasso’s murder.

The striking light-colored Subaru station wagon was an interesting vehicle in the early stages of the investigation, and police are now pursuing a specific line of inquiry related to that vehicle.

Police are interested in hearing from anyone who may have knowledge of the car and any person associated with a car of that description in October 1995.

Police have again called for information about the October 11, 1995 murder of Italian tourist Victoria Cafasso at Beaumaris Beach on Tasmania’s east coast.

The $500,000 reward to solve Ms. Cafasso’s death remains in effect

Detective Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said that, as with any unsolved case, the investigation into Ms Cafasso’s murder remains open and police are constantly reviewing information about the case.

“Major crime cases remain open until answers are found and a person or persons responsible are arrested and charged,” said Deputy Detective Inspector Hanson.

“Victoria’s family deserves closure, and our detectives continue to work to provide that closure. This remains an active investigation and we will continue to follow all lines of investigation.’

The $500,000 reward remains available for information related to a conviction in the case.

Anyone with information about Victoria Cafasso’s murder should contact police on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au