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

The Guardian · · 281 words · By Jordyn Beazley
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“A body found next to an abandoned ute 50km north-west of Lake Cargelligo is believed to be a gunman suspected of killing his pregnant former partner in remote New South Wales.”
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Multiple web search results from independent news sources (The Guardian and others) confirm a body believed to be the gunman was found next to an abandoned ute 50km north-west of Lake Cargelligo.
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web search NEUTRAL — A body found next to an abandoned ute 50km north-west of Lake Cargelligo is believed to be a gunman suspected of killing his pregnant former partner in remote New South Wales.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/11/body-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ingram allegedly killed three people, including his pregnant former partner Sophie Quinn and her aunt Nerida Quinn, in the western NSW town of Lake Cargelligo hours after the police station visit.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15508189/Lake-Carge…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lake Cargelligo: Tactical police are searching a remote property an hour from Lake Cargelligo after a possible sighting of accused triple murderer Julian Ingram, as the manhunt for the 37-year-old ent…
https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/police-swarm-outback-…
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“A large-scale manhunt for Julian Ingram, 37, has been under way since January when he allegedly shot Sophie Quinn, her new boyfriend and her aunt in Lake Cargelligo, about 450km west of Sydney.”
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Multiple sources confirm the manhunt for 37-year-old Julian Ingram began in January after the shooting of Sophie Quinn, her boyfriend, and her aunt in Lake Cargelligo.
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web search NEUTRAL — Julian Ingram is accused of murdering Sophie Quinn, her new boyfriend and her aunt in Lake Cargelligo, about 450km west of Sydney.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/11/body-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The search for Julian Ingram. January 22, 2026: A shooting spree in Lake Cargelligo leaves three dead: Sophie Quinn (25, seven months pregnant), her aunt Nerida Quinn (50), and John Harris (32).
https://www.merimbulanewsweekly.com.au/story/9240495/julian-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Julian Ingram, 37, appeared in Lake Cargelligo court on over allegations he stalked and assaulted his ex-girlfriend Sophie Quinn. Seven weeks later, she was dead.
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15696919/Lake-Cargell…
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“He was on bail at the time for alleged domestic violence related offices against Quinn.”
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Multiple sources, including The Guardian and court documents mentioned in web results, confirm Ingram was on bail for domestic violence offenses against Sophie Quinn at the time.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ingram is on bail for alleged domestic violence offences against one of the shooting victims, Sophie Quinn. Quinn, 25, who was pregnant with a son, was shot in a car on Bokhara Street about 4.20pm on …
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/24/lake-…
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web search NEUTRAL — In short: NSW Police granted Julian Ingram bail for a number of domestic violence offences before he allegedly murdered three people. Court documents show safety concerns for victims and the community…
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-02/julian-ingram-triple-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Court documents show that Sophie Quinn, the pregnant woman who Mr Ingram is accused of killing, had an apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) taken out against him in December. It was due to be re…
https://www.irishtimes.com/world/australia/2026/01/22/three-…
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“Ingram, also known as Julian Pierpoint, was last seen driving a Ford Ranger ute with council signage from the town on 22 January.”
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The Guardian and other news reports confirm Ingram (also known as Julian Pierpoint) was last seen driving a Ford Ranger ute with council signage on January 22.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ingram, also known as Julian Pierpoint, was last seen driving a Ford Ranger ute with council signage from the town on 22 January. The police said in a statement that a man’s body, understood to be Ing…
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/11/body-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Accused triple-murderer Julian Ingram was granted bail by police despite concerns being raised over the safety of potential victims and the community. The 37-year-old remains on the run from police.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-02/julian-ingram-triple-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Julian Ingram, 37, also known as Pierpoint, is wanted on an outstanding warrant for murder and is still on ...Ingram is described as about 165cm-170cm tall, of medium build, with short dark hair, and …
https://www.9news.com.au/national/lake-cargelligo-shooting-t…
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“The police said in a statement that a man’s body, understood to be Ingram, was discovered beside an abandoned ute 50km north-west of Lake Cargelligo.”
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The Guardian explicitly cites a police statement stating a man's body, understood to be Ingram, was found beside an abandoned ute 50km north-west of Lake Cargelligo.
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web search NEUTRAL — The police said in a statement that a man’s body, understood to be Ingram, was discovered beside an abandoned ute 50km north-west of Lake Cargelligo.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/11/body-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Police seek man wanted in fatal shootings of 3 in small Australian town. 11 hours ago. Save for later.Tragedy Strikes Lake Cargelligo: A Town on Edge Following Fatal Shooting.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — NSW Police have released images of a white ute which was last seen being driven by Julian Ingram, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of three people in Lake Cargelligo.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-27/lake-cargelligo-julia…
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“Ingram is accused of murdering Quinn, 25, and her unborn child; John Harris, 32; and Nerida Quinn, 50.”
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Multiple sources (Stuff, The Guardian, and others) confirm the victims were Sophie Quinn (25) and her unborn child, John Harris (32), and Nerida Quinn (50).
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web search NEUTRAL — Julian Ingram alleged killed Sophie Quinn and two others. He was on bail for assault and there was an AVO. At the time, he was a known DV offender.Sophie Quinn, 25 (pictured), and John Harris, 32, wer…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15696919/Lake-Carge…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sophie Quinn, her aunty Nerida Quinn and her friend John Harris were killed at Lake Cargelligo in the NSW Central West on January 22. (Supplied). A $250,000 reward is being offered by police for anyon…
https://www.9news.com.au/national/julian-ingram-reward-polic…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sophie Quinn, 25, Nerida Quinn, 50, and John Harris, 32, were killed on January 22. Photo: Sydney Morning Herald.Sophie Quinn was due to give birth to a son in March. The child was to be named after h…
https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/360949310/australian-poli…
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“A 19-year-old man was also allegedly seriously injured in the attack.”
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The claim that a 19-year-old man was seriously injured is mentioned in one specific Guardian article, but not corroborated by the other provided search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — A 19-year-old man was also allegedly seriously injured in the attack.Ingram was convicted of grabbing a family member by the throat after she made a comment about his children, four years before he al…
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/10/lake-…
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web search NEUTRAL — A drone also injured a man in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, the region's governor said. The Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday accused Ukraine of "16,071 ceasefire violations" over a 24-hour perio…
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/10/ukraine-reports-mu…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Charkop Police have arrested a 52-year-old man for allegedly attempting to murder his wife by brutally assaulting her with kicks, punches and a mixer jar before fleeing the spot.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/mumbai/mumbai-man-arrested-for-a…
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“In March, police offered a $250,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of Julian Ingram.”
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The NSW Police Public Site and The Guardian both confirm a $250,000 reward was offered in March for information leading to Ingram's arrest.
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web search NEUTRAL — New South Wales police have offered a $250,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Julian Ingram, the suspected triple murderer accused of fatally shooting his pregnant former partner, …
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/10/lake-…
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web search NEUTRAL — $250,000 reward offered as police appeal for information to locate Julian Ingram. Tuesday, 10 March 2026 05:00:33 AM.The $250,000 reward is available for information leading to the arrest of Julian In…
https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/news_article?sq_content_s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Warning: this story contains images of Indigenous people who have died.A hefty reward is on offer for information leading to the arrest of accused triple-mur...
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“At that point, police had scoured 60,000 acres of land in the search for Ingram and said there were another 600,000 acres to be covered.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific acreage (60,000 and 600,000) searched by police.
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“Police have repeatedly said a risk assessment found he did not pose an unacceptable risk and that Ingram had previously complied with court orders.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding police statements about risk assessments or Ingram's previous compliance with court orders.
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