Initially part of the Gold Stealing Detection Squad, he transferred to the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) in 1966.
Following his retirement from the police, Hancock moved back to Ora Banda to run the historic inn.
[7] At the 2006 inquest into the October 2000 shooting death of Billy Grierson, the coroner stated: "There is a significant body of evidence which suggests Mr Hancock may have been the shooter," but the Gypsy Jokers "could have a large number of enemies."
The relevant senior investigating officer was Kim Gage, head of Kalgoorlie detectives, who had reportedly spent the day drinking with Hancock and others.
[7] Reid was convicted of the murder and sentenced to life in jail[8] which was reduced to 15 years for helping police in the failed second prosecution.