Australian federal and New South Wales police have released excerpts of anonymous letters sent by a person using the pseudonyms 'Scorpio' and 'Bullit', as they close in on the mystery author of more than 100 threatening letters sent to high-profile community figures since 2015.
Letters Sent to MPs and Community Leaders
The letters, some of which constitute threatening or harassing behaviour, were sent to state and federal parliamentarians, religious organisations, and community leaders from 2015 to 2026, police said. The collection has been seized and undergone forensic examination.
Police Appeal for Public Help
NSW Police are investigating under Strike Force Yewrangara, while the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are looking into letters sent to federal parliamentarians and community groups. AFP Superintendent Nathan Robertson said on Tuesday that their priority is to prevent any 'escalation' into behaviour that could endanger the community.
'We have very real concerns about the content of these letters, and people in public life deserve to go about their jobs or careers without being subject to harassment or threats,' Robertson said.
Distinctive Handwriting and Clues
Police have released excerpts of the letters in the hopes the public can help identify the author by their distinctive handwriting style. Among the clippings is a menacing smiley face with what appear to be impressions left by bullet casings for eyes above the signature 'Scorpio'. The author has also referred to themself as 'Bullit' and often capitalises the letters 'F', 'L', 'T', 'N' and 'H'.
Suspect Profile
While the author's identity remains a mystery, police say they are closing in on the offender, who is believed to be a man of Caucasian appearance and in his 60s. 'Our investigations are into allegations of criminal behaviour, but we also have concerns about whether the person responsible for them has access to appropriate health and support services,' Robertson said.
