Victorian police are turning to the public for information following the "suspicious death" of a man who was fatally shot and buried in the state's north-west.
Richard Wills, 65, was last seen leaving his home on Hughs Street in Ouyen at about 8am on Sunday, April 5, as part of his usual routine.
Police were told that he was leaving for work on his rural property on the Mallee Highway.
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Suspicions arose, and his family members began searching the property after he did not return home for lunch.
His wife reported him missing the following day, after he still had not returned.
Police began searching the property, and Wills' body was found at about 1.30pm on April 7.
He had been fatally shot and buried in a "shallow grave" on his farm.
Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Trewavas from the missing persons squad said that he was "clearly met with foul play".
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"What is still unclear is exactly who was involved, and why," Trewavas said.
"We're hoping that this appeal leads to someone coming forward and doing the right thing, it can be done anonymously, so that we can hold those responsible to account."
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