Djukich in 1992

Radina Marie Djukich
Missing since May 16, 1992 from Perth, Western Australia.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: July 29 1977
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 14 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'3" - 160 cm.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blue eyes, auburn hair.
• Marks, Scars: She has a noticeable turned left eye.
• Clothing: Blue jeans ("JAG" brand), red jumper and sports shoes.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Radina Djukich was reported missing by Ronald Joseph Buckland on May 16, 1992, six weeks after she was released into his care after an appearance in the Children's Court.
At the time, Buckland was on parole after serving part of a six-year sentence for breaking and entering. He had an extensive criminal record, including convictions for assault and armed robbery. In 1982, he had been declared an habitual criminal.
Buckland was not Radina's father in any legal sense, yet the Children's Court released her on a $1000 surety with the condition that she lived with Buckland and observed a 7pm to 7am curfew.
When she disappeared Buckland said she had run away interstate.
A year later, Buckland murdered his 18-year-old girlfriend, Vicki Robinson, after an argument, and buried her body in bush near Yanchep. He is serving a 20-year sentence for the crime.
In 1996, Buckland told police Radina had been murdered but denied responsibility. He led officers on an unsuccessful search for her body around the Star Swamp in the Perth suburb of North Beach.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Crimestoppers Western Australia
1800-333-000