On July 25, 1954, the body of a man was discovered on the 17th tee of Wollongong Golf Course by a local man and two boys. The victim was found naked from the waist down, with his trousers and underpants lying nearby. A large piece of wood with nails driven through it was identified as the likely murder weapon.
The victim was initially unidentified, but police later determined he was 52-year-old Charles Liolios, also known as Charlie the Greek. Liolios, a steelworker at Port Kembla, had emigrated from Crete two years earlier and was living in a boarding house on Station Street in Wollongong. He was described as quiet and reserved, with limited English.
Police investigated numerous theories, including robbery, a sex crime, or an attack by a jealous husband. However, the investigation was hampered by strong winds that had altered the sand dunes near the crime scene, destroying potential evidence. Detectives questioned over 1,000 people but were unable to establish Liolios' movements on the night of his death.
Despite extensive efforts, the murder remains unsolved. Police considered a possible connection to other crimes, including the murder of a nightwatchman and an armed robbery, but no definitive link was established. The case is remembered for the mysterious figure of a man with almond eyes who was sought for questioning.
