Louise Jeffries Statement - Disappearance of Kain Jeffries and Jamie Greyson

TASMANIA POLICE MISSING PERSONS REPORT - OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Case Number: HOB2018-0728-009

Date: 28 July 2018

Time: 10:30 hrs

Location of Statement: Hobart Police Station, Interview Room 3

Reporting Officer: Detective Sarah Lahey, Badge #3192

Statement Given By: Louise Elizabeth Jeffries

Address: Jeffries Manor, Granton, Tasmania 7030

Contact Number: [Details Redacted]

Date of Birth: 22 June 1971

Age: 47 years

FORMAL STATEMENT

I, Louise Elizabeth Jeffries, of the above-mentioned address, hereby provide the following account of events leading to the reporting of the disappearance of my son, Kain Jeffries (age 22), and my brother, Jamie Greyson (age 34), as missing persons to the Tasmania Police.

I must begin by stating that I have serious concerns regarding Luke Smith, my brother's partner, who I believe may have information relevant to these disappearances. I will explain why shortly, but I wanted to make that clear from the outset.

Approximately one week ago—I believe it was 21 July, though the days have begun to blur together somewhat—I became concerned for my brother, Jamie Greyson, who resides at [Address Redacted], Berriedale, Tasmania. Jamie and I have always maintained regular contact, usually speaking by telephone at least twice weekly and exchanging text messages several times per week. This pattern has been consistent for years, particularly since his return to Tasmania in 2008.

When I hadn't heard from Jamie for several days, I initially wasn't alarmed. He works as an aged care nurse, and his shifts can be demanding. Sometimes he's simply too exhausted to return calls immediately. But as the days accumulated without any response to my phone calls, text messages, or voicemails, my concern escalated considerably.

What made this silence particularly alarming was my knowledge that Jamie and his partner Luke have been experiencing significant relationship difficulties recently. Jamie confided in me several weeks ago that their relationship had become strained, though he was characteristically vague about specific details. I gathered there had been arguments, tension over financial matters, and what Jamie described as Luke becoming "distant and strange." My brother has always been someone who processes difficulties quietly rather than making a fuss, so for him to mention relationship problems at all suggested they were quite serious.

I should note that I have never entirely trusted Luke Smith. I realise this may sound like familial prejudice, but I have known Luke peripherally since Jamie reconnected with him upon returning to Tasmania in 2008. They were childhood friends in South Australia before our family relocated to Queensland in 1992, and their reunion seemed at first like a fortunate coincidence. However, over the past ten years, I have observed behaviours and attitudes from Luke that have troubled me. He can be charming when it suits him, but there's a quality beneath the surface—a manipulative streak, perhaps, or simply a coldness—that has always made me uneasy. Jamie, who is gentle and trusting by nature, has seemed increasingly diminished in Luke's presence over the years, though he's denied any problems whenever I've raised concerns.

Given this context, when Jamie stopped responding to all communication whilst experiencing relationship difficulties with someone I fundamentally distrust, I became genuinely frightened for his safety.

After approximately five days of total silence from Jamie—no returned calls, no texts, nothing—I drove past his Berriedale residence on two separate occasions: 24 July and 25 July. Each time, I observed Jamie's vehicle in the driveway, but received no response when I knocked on the door. The house appeared occupied—lights were on during evening visits, the letterbox wasn't overflowing—but no one answered. I didn't see Luke's vehicle on any of these visits, which struck me as odd but not necessarily significant given he could have been at work.

On the morning of 26 July, increasingly desperate, I asked my son Kain to drive to Jamie's residence to check on him. Kain is twenty-two, responsible, and has always had a good relationship with his uncle. I thought perhaps Jamie might be avoiding my calls specifically—siblings can have complicated dynamics—but would respond to his nephew. Kain left Jeffries Manor that morning at approximately 8:30 AM, intending to drive to Berriedale, speak with Jamie or at minimum confirm he was alive and well, then report back to me.

That was three days ago. I have not heard from Kain since he departed.

I have attempted to contact him numerous times via mobile phone—calls go directly to voicemail. I have sent countless text messages—none have been read or responded to. I have contacted his fiancée, Brianne Sitch, who has also been unable to reach him and is understandably distraught. I have reached out to Kain's friends—none have heard from him. This is completely out of character. Kain has never, in his entire adult life, disappeared without communication for more than a few hours.

On 27 July, I personally returned to Jamie's Berriedale residence. This time, Luke Smith answered the door. He appeared surprised to see me, though not particularly concerned. When I asked about Jamie, Luke informed me—quite casually, I might add—that Jamie had travelled to Melbourne "to think things over" regarding their relationship problems. He claimed Jamie left several days ago and that he hadn't seen or heard from him since.

When I asked about Kain, Luke stated he hadn't seen Kain "since last Christmas" at a family gathering. He seemed genuinely confused about why I was asking, claiming to have no knowledge of Kain's visit to the property on 26 July.

I did not believe him. His manner was too casual, too unconcerned about my missing brother. And the timing—Jamie allegedly leaving for Melbourne exactly when he stops all communication, exactly when Kain would have arrived to check on him—seems far too convenient.

I asked Luke for contact information for Jamie in Melbourne—where he was staying, a phone number, anything. Luke claimed Jamie wanted "space" and hadn't provided details. He suggested I "give Jamie time" and assured me Jamie would "reach out when he's ready."

This is not acceptable. This is not how my brother operates. Jamie has never, even during his most difficult periods, cut off all contact with family without explanation. If he were genuinely taking time to think about his relationship, he would have told me. He would have at minimum sent a text message saying "I need some space, I'll call you soon." Complete silence whilst his partner remains in their shared home is entirely out of character.

Furthermore, the disappearance of my son whilst attempting to check on Jamie cannot be coincidental. Kain went to that property and has not been heard from since. Luke claims Kain never arrived, but I don't believe him.

I am deeply concerned for the safety of both my brother and my son. Their concurrent disappearances, both connected to the same residential property, both occurring whilst Luke Smith remains the only occupant of that residence, suggest something is terribly wrong.

I fear that Jamie and Kain may be in danger. I fear they may have come to harm. And I fear that Luke Smith knows considerably more than he is willing to disclose.

I am requesting that Tasmania Police open a formal investigation into both disappearances immediately. I am requesting that Luke Smith be questioned thoroughly. I am requesting that Jamie's residence be searched if there is any legal basis to do so.

I understand I may sound like an overprotective sister and mother. I understand my distrust of Luke Smith may appear to be colouring my judgment. But I know my brother and I know my son. Their silence is wrong. Their disappearance is wrong. And my instincts—which have served me well throughout my forty-seven years—are telling me that something terrible has happened.

This statement is given freely and without coercion, to the best of my knowledge and belief, concerning the disappearance of Kain Jeffries and Jamie Greyson.

I am willing to answer any questions and provide any additional information that may assist the investigation.

Signature: Louise Elizabeth Jeffries

Date: 28 July 2018

Witnessed by:

Name: Detective Sarah Lahey

Badge Number: TAS-3192

Signature: Sarah Jane Lahey

Date: 28 July 2018

Officer Notes:

Witness presented as composed but visibly distressed. Demonstrated strong command of details and timeline. Expressed significant concern regarding Luke Smith, though acknowledged this may appear as bias. Witness is clearly educated, articulate, and methodical in her approach. Her maternal and fraternal protective instincts are evident throughout statement. Concern appears genuine and well-founded given the circumstances described. Recommend immediate follow-up investigation.

• Det. Sarah Lahey, Badge #3192

Document Control ID: DOC2018-007828