Angie Fuller Disappearance: Three Years On, Reward Doubled
Angie Fuller, 30, was last confirmed sighted on CCTV footage on the outskirts of Alice Springs on January 9, 2023. She had recently commenced employment at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation service in Alice Springs. Three years subsequent to this date, Ms. Fuller remains a missing person.
Northern Territory Police have stated their belief that Ms. Fuller met with foul play and was murdered, despite no body having been located. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are classified as suspicious by law enforcement.
Timeline of Events
Ms. Fuller's disappearance was reported to police by Jake Jefferson Peters, identified as her boyfriend, on January 11, 2023, just before midnight. This report was made nearly 48 hours after the last confirmed sighting of Ms. Fuller.
Road Incident on Tanami Road
In the early hours of January 10, 2023, an incident occurred on the Tanami road involving a vehicle believed to be driven by Ms. Fuller and another vehicle occupied by Kevin McCormack and his family.
Mr. McCormack reported that a vehicle with high-beam headlights approached his car rapidly. He described a person partially protruding from the window of the trailing vehicle, with their face obscured by cloth, who allegedly struck his rear windscreen with a pole, causing it to shatter.
In response, Mr. McCormack stated that his vehicle made contact with Ms. Fuller's car, causing it to veer off the road and become bogged. Ms. McCormack's daughter-in-law contacted emergency services, reporting a dangerous road rage incident.
NT Police stated they believe Ms. Fuller was driving her vehicle at the time of the incident. According to information provided by Mr. Peters to police, he and Ms. Fuller exited the bogged vehicle, were approached by a group of people, and subsequently ran into the bush, where Ms. Fuller allegedly became lost. Mr. McCormack and his son reported seeing footprints at the scene upon their return.
Police confirmed that the McCormack family is not under investigation and were not previously known to Ms. Fuller or Mr. Peters. Police officers reportedly arrived to investigate the road incident after daybreak.
Investigation and Person of Interest
A wide-scale search was initiated in the area where Ms. Fuller's vehicle was found bogged. However, police now consider it highly unlikely that Ms. Fuller is located within this initial search area, suggesting she could be at another location within the Northern Territory.
Jake Jefferson Peters has been identified by NT Police as a person of interest in the investigation. Following Ms. Fuller's disappearance, Mr. Peters published a series of videos on social media, in which he discussed being pursued by a "gang" into the desert. Police described these videos as "unusual." Mr. Peters has previously denied involvement in Ms. Fuller's disappearance, stating he lost her during a chase and subsequently returned home.
Ms. Fuller's aunt, Allison Wilson, stated that Mr. Peters was unknown to Ms. Fuller's wider family, including her father and children. Attempts to contact Mr. Peters for comment were unsuccessful.
Increased Reward and Ongoing Commitment
Northern Territory Police have increased the reward for information leading to the discovery of Ms. Fuller or details regarding her disappearance from $250,000 to $500,000. This marks one of five missing persons cases in the NT to offer such a sum.
Acting NT Police Commander Drew Slape expressed hope that the increased reward would encourage individuals with pertinent information to come forward. He affirmed the police's commitment to the investigation, stating it would remain open until answers are provided to Ms. Fuller's family and the community.