06/08/2026
In June 1991, six-year-old Sheree Joy Beasley disappeared while riding her bicycle to a local milk bar in Rosebud on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. The child's disappearance drew widespread attention and sparked a major search involving police, volunteers, and emergency services.
Police reported that Sheree had left home on a simple shopping errand and never returned. Witnesses later told investigators they saw a man force the frightened girl into a blue sedan before driving away. Her bicycle and shopping items were later found abandoned, prompting an extensive search across the region.
Nearly three months later, human remains were discovered in a stormwater drain near Red Hill. Investigators used emerging DNA technology to identify the remains as Sheree's. Police said the cause of d*ath was determined to be asphyxia. For almost two years, the investigation continued as authorities pursued thousands of leads.
A breakthrough came when investigators obtained recorded conversations involving Robert Arthur Selby Lowe. Prosecutors said Lowe disclosed details that matched information known only to investigators. In October 1994, a Supreme Court jury found Lowe guilty of muder, kidnapping, and false imprisonment. He was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole and remained in custody until his dath.
The case remains widely remembered in Australia, with some focusing on the lasting impact on community safety while others reflect on the investigation and the pursuit of justice for Sheree and her family.
Source: Public court reporting
