Audit on police probe into bushwalker case A VICTORIAN coroner has ordered an independent audit of a police investigation into the disappearance of a Melbourne man five years ago. Warren Meyer, 57, went missing while walking on a bush track northeast of Melbourne on March 23, 2008. No trace of him has ever been found. There have been various theories about what happened to Mr Meyer, including allegations he ran away overseas. But his family is certain he met with foul play while on his walk at Mount Dom Dom. Coroner John Olle apologised to Mr Meyer's wife Zee Meyer for taking so long to hold an inquest. "I'm well aware of the impact of the time delay and the distress to the family," he said on Wednesday. Mr Olle said he would do "everything we can" to determine what happened to Mr Meyer. He said he had already instigated a number of investigations into local and international leads, including a potential sighting of Mr Meyer in Italy and gunshots heard in the area where he went walking. He ordered an independent audit of the police investigation to give him a comprehensive overview of the way it was conducted. He also said he would appoint independent counsel to avoid any potential conflict of interest with police. "I feel there's a potential finding against the police so I feel I have no option but to get independent counsel," he said. A full inquest is expected to be held in September. Outside the Victorian Coroners Court Ms Meyer said she was relieved an inquest would be held. She said she spent two years searching for her husband and was certain he had met with foul play.