Roger Caleb Rogerson, known as Roger Rogerson, was a former detective sergeant with the New South Wales Police Force, later convicted of murder.
Rogerson’s long and controversial career in law enforcement was marked by both his accomplishments and his criminal behavior.
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- Full Name: Roger Caleb Rogerson
- Stage Name: Roger Rogerson
- Date of birth: January 3, 1941
- Date of death: January 21, 2024 (age: 83)
- Place of birth: Sydney, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Police
- Height: 1.75m
- Parents: Owen Rogerson and Mabel Boxley
- Siblings: Owen Rogerson and Gwen Riley
- Spouse: Anne Melocco
- Children: Melinda and Gillian
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Roger Caleb Rogerson was born in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 1941. He was raised by his parents, Owen Rogerson and Mabel Boxley. Rogerson grew up with two siblings, Owen Rogerson and Gwen Riley.
Rogerson attended Bankstown Central School in his early years before moving on to Homebush Boys High School. He is Australian and Christian.
Career
Roger Rogerson was a Sydney police detective who rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s for his involvement in high-profile criminal investigations and allegations of corruption and misconduct.
Rogerson was called in to assist in the investigation into the 1973 fire at the Whisky Au Go Go nightclub in Brisbane after one of the defendants, John Andrew Stuart, claimed that Sydney criminals were behind extortion rackets at the club.
Rogerson’s reputation allowed him to gain convictions based on “police statements” – unsigned transcripts of interviews with prisoners – including the Ananda Marga conspiracy case, where the accused claimed Rogerson had fabricated their confessions.
Rogerson was awarded the Peter Mitchell Award in 1980 for his work in capturing armed robber Gary Purdey, but the award was tainted by Purdey’s allegations that Rogerson had assaulted him and falsified interview records.
Rogerson was also implicated in the 1981 shooting of Warren Lanfranchi, which was determined to have been done in the off-duty but was suspected by Lanfranchi’s partner and others to have been an act of retaliation for criminal activities.
Fellow police officer Michael Drury accused Rogerson of involvement in his attempted murder in 1984, alleging that Rogerson bribed him to tamper with evidence in a heroin trafficking trial. Rogerson was convicted but acquitted of the charge. He also received a criminal conviction, later overturned on appeal, for involvement in drug trafficking.
Social media
Roger Rogerson has no social media accounts.
Personal life
Rogerson was a police officer who was married to Anne Melocco. Together, he had two daughters, Melinda and Gillian. Despite his dishonest and unethical behavior as a corrupt police officer, Rogerson remained officially married to Anne until his death in 2024.
Rogerson reportedly abused or mistreated his wife, perhaps using his position as a police officer to take advantage of her.
Net worth
Roger Rogerson, a former New South Wales police detective, is notorious for his involvement in criminal activities and corruption scandals.
While his exact net worth is difficult to determine, his estimated net worth may range from around $1 million to $5 million.
