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Toddler Vanishes: Police Suspect Family Member
9 Feb
Summary
- Four-year-old Gus Lamont is believed dead.
- Police suspect a family member residing at the station.
- Parents are not currently suspects in the disappearance.
South Australia Police now believe four-year-old Gus Lamont is dead, classifying his disappearance from Oak Park Station as a major crime. Detectives have identified a prime suspect within the family, who resides at the 60,000-hectare property. The parents, Jessica Murray and Joshua Lamont, are not currently under suspicion.
It has emerged that Gus's parents had separated shortly before his disappearance on September 27. Ms Murray was living with her parents at the sheep station, while Mr Lamont was renovating a farmhouse in Belalie North. Police have noted inconsistencies in timelines and versions of events provided by family members.
Further investigation led to the seizure of a vehicle, motorcycle, and electronics from Oak Park Station in mid-January. One individual residing at the station has since withdrawn cooperation with authorities. Gus's grandparents, Shannon and Josie Murray, have retained legal representation and stated they are devastated but cooperating with the investigation.
