A 27-year-old man met a tragic end as he was ruthlessly murdered with 30 nails driven into his skull in a brutal crime that remains unsolved to this day.

The grim discovery unfolded when two children, aged nine and 14, came across the body of Chen Liu, also known as Anthony, while canoeing down Georges River in south Sydney back in 2008. They stumbled upon a decomposed body wrapped in a rug as they paddled through the mangroves one evening on November 1st. Quickly seeking help, the children informed their parents of the disturbing find.

Authorities, in a bid to solve the case, released a shocking x-ray revealing the extent of brutality inflicted on Chen. The killer had used a high-powered nail gun to drive nails, some up to 3.3 inches long, into the victim’s head and neck. Chen had already been deceased for 12 days when discovered, bound with electrical wires and an extension cord, his body tightly wrapped in a domestic rug.

Geoff Beresford, the head of the homicide squad, expressed shock over the gruesome murder, emphasizing the need for public cooperation to solve the case. Despite the investigation’s efforts, no arrests have been made, and the murder weapon remains elusive.

Prior to the discovery by the children, a male friend had reported Chen missing two weeks earlier. Investigations revealed that 34 nails had been fired at close range into Chen’s head using an 85mm nail gun, causing fatal injuries.

Police suspect that Chen was killed elsewhere and transported to the river in his blue 2005 Range Rover Sport 4WD. However, no concrete leads have emerged, and the case remains unresolved. There is no evidence linking Chen to any criminal groups, although police looked into his associates.

Chen, who arrived in Melbourne on a student visa from China in the early 2000s, later moved to Sydney, where he briefly married before separating from his spouse. Speculations from online users suggest that the killer may have had construction-related knowledge due to the nature of the murder. The lack of substantial leads in the case raises questions about the fate of Chen’s vehicle and the possible disposal of evidence in water bodies.