NSW man accused of murdering neighbour – and then murdering his relative two weeks later
A 32-year-old man in New South Wales, Australia, has been charged with the murders of his 79-year-old neighbor and a 59-year-old relative. The second victim was discovered by police while they were investigating the first death on the same property.
Why it matters
This double homicide case has shocked the local community and highlights the dangers faced by individuals attempting to manage estates in isolated areas.
Police found a second body while combing a property at Gurranang for clues after the first death. Photograph: Steven Saphore/AAP Police found a second body while combing a property at Gurranang for clues after the first death. Photograph: Steven Saphore/AAP New South Wales NSW man accused of murdering neighbour – and then murdering his relative two weeks later Police allege Nicholas Scott killed 79-year-old then ‘set upon’ 59-year-old relative who arrived at Gurranang to sort out estate
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A man accused of murdering two members of a family on the same property a fortnight apart has faced court.
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