Great Manchester Police have offered a reward of £50,000 for information which leads to the convction of those responsible to a Salford murder in 2023.
Julius Matera was murdered on the night of October 13/14th 2023 in the area of Great Cheetham, Higher Broughton, Salford.
Julius was part of Salford’s community. Despite having a tough life, he remained a gentle and kind man.
He is described as funny and “always ready to help when he could”.
Julius moved to the UK from Zimbabwe in 2001 with his cousin June Matera.
He was given food vouchers to sustain himself after not being allowed to work.
Police believe he was stabbed in the left side of the neck.
His body layed there undetected for eight weeks and was later found by the police when the house was raided on Decemeber 7th that year.
A funeral service was held a week later at Peel Green Cemetary Eccles on Wednesday the 18th of December 2024, followed by a burial.
His body was found a short distance from the edge of a playing field used by Broughton Cricket and Rugby Club.
Three men have been arrested and each interviewed twice on suspicion of his murder. They are currently under investigation.
Julius was so calm, yet his death was horrific.
Police say a small number of people know what happened and are hoping the reward will push those with information to be brave and come forward.
His family say putting Julius’ killer behind bars should be the objective of his adopted city.