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Police find body believed to be of fugitive Australian shooter

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Updated 11.5.2026
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Julian Ingram *Sophie Quinn Lake Cargelligo Andrew Holland New South Wales

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May 11 Morning

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BBC News - WorldMay 11

Police find body believed to be of fugitive Australian shooter

A body believed to be that of fugitive Julian Ingram has been discovered in New South Wales, Australia. Ingram was wanted for the January murders of his pregnant ex-partner, Sophie Quinn, her friend, and her aunt in Lake Cargelligo. The body was found by wildlife officers near an abandoned ute, approximately 50km northwest of the murder scene. Police stated the vehicle matches the one Ingram was last seen driving on January 22nd. While identification is pending, authorities are confident the deceased is Ingram, who was on bail for domestic violence offenses at the time of the killings. The discovery was made by officers eradicating feral pests, and the body is believed to have been at the location for some time.

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The Guardian - World NewsMay 11

Body found next to abandoned ute believed to be suspected triple murderer Julian Ingram

A decomposed body, believed to be that of suspected triple murderer Julian Ingram, has been found next to an abandoned ute 50km north-west of Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales. Ingram, 37, has been the subject of a four-month manhunt since January, when he allegedly shot and killed his pregnant former partner Sophie Quinn, her new boyfriend, and her aunt. A firearm was found near the body, which police believe has been there for some time. The formal identification of the body and cause of death are pending. The discovery is expected to bring closure to the community and the extensive police investigation, which involved a significant reward and a large-scale search. Police are also facing scrutiny regarding Ingram's bail status prior to the alleged murders.

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Julian Ingram was wanted for the murder of three people, including his pregnant ex-partner Sophie Quinn.

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Sophie Quinn was seven-months pregnant and due to give birth in March.

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The body was discovered near an abandoned ute 50km north-west of where the murders occurred.

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Julian Ingram is suspected of murdering his pregnant former partner Sophie Quinn, her new boyfriend John Harris, and her aunt Nerida Quinn.

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Ingram was on bail for alleged domestic violence offenses against Quinn at the time of the alleged murders.

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