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Triple Murder Suspect Hunt: Police Swarm Rural Station
24 Jan
Summary
- Police operation at a remote rural station north-west of Lake Cargelligo.
- Accused triple murderer Julian Ingram is skilled in bushcraft.
- The fugitive is described as 165-170cm tall and was last seen in a Ford Ranger.
The manhunt for alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram intensified on Saturday, the third day of the search, with special operations police swarming a remote rural station north-west of Lake Cargelligo. Heavily armed officers, detectives, and medical units were observed entering a private property where bullet casings were found and a gate padlock had been cut. Ingram, 37, is accused of fatally shooting his pregnant ex-partner Sophie Quinn, 25, and her new boyfriend John Harris, 32, on Thursday afternoon in Lake Cargelligo. He then allegedly proceeded to another residence, killing Sophie's aunt, Nerida Quinn, 50, and seriously injuring Nerida's 19-year-old neighbour, Kaleb MacQueen.
Police acknowledge Ingram, a former council gardener and pig-hunter, possesses significant bushcraft skills and could survive in the outback despite extreme heat. A custodian of the rural property revealed Ingram's familiarity with the area from his past work as a brush cutter, suggesting he might be aware of remote camps with supplies. The search involves approximately 100 officers, with police widening their scope and not ruling out the possibility that Ingram is receiving assistance. Ingram is described as being between 165cm and 170cm tall, with a medium build, short dark hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen driving a Ford Ranger utility with NSW registration DM-07-GZ.
Further investigations on Saturday evening saw police patrolling roads near the Round Hill Nature Reserve, with a PolAir helicopter conducting search patterns. This intense search follows revelations of Ingram's history, including domestic violence charges and a recent court appearance for stalking and assault allegations against Ms. Quinn, for which he was granted bail despite being a known domestic violence offender. Neighbours have expressed fears, with some reporting that young men were seen collecting debts from Ingram's home. Ingram is considered armed and dangerous, and the public is urged not to approach him.
