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Bail Granted Before Triple Murder: Police Face Scrutiny
3 Feb
Summary
- Suspect allegedly murdered three people after being granted bail.
- Ingram had a history of domestic violence orders against him.
- Police actions in granting bail are under critical review.
Julian Ingram, also known as Julian Pierpoint, is suspected of a triple murder in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, which occurred last month. The victims were his pregnant former partner Sophie Quinn, her new boyfriend, and her aunt. Ingram was seen leaving the town in a white Ford Ranger.
Police are under scrutiny for granting Ingram bail two months before the alleged murders, despite facing charges for assaulting Quinn. A risk assessment reportedly found he did not pose an unacceptable risk.
Court documents reveal Ingram has a history of domestic violence. He was convicted of assault in early 2022 for grabbing a family member by the throat and sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order. He had also been subject to six apprehended violence orders (AVOs) since 2014, including one taken out by Quinn in December.
A critical incident investigation, overseen by the police watchdog, is examining Ingram's history and access to firearms. This investigation will assess how NSW police handled the case. A large-scale manhunt for Ingram is ongoing, with police indicating he may have traveled to a rural property south of Mount Hope.
