Police released footage of Julian Ingram on the day of the alleged murder. Photo: NSW Police.
NSW Police says alleged triple killer Julian Ingram is getting help from other people to remain at large, as the manhunt for the 37-year-old council worker reaches its twelfth day.
Ingram is wanted in connection with the murder of his pregnant ex-partner Sophie Quinn, her aunt Nerida Quinn and John Harris in Lake Cargelligo on Thursday 22 January.
At a press conference in Dubbo on Monday (2 February), Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland answered questions about what police know about his whereabouts, the car he’s driving and whether he’s getting assistance from others.
“After 12 days in this heat and in the conditions he is in, I believe he is getting help from people and that’s why we are appealing to members of the public to give us some support and provide some information about whether they have seen him or have been in contact with him,” he said.
Mr Holland said the last known sighting of Mr Holland was between 24 and 25 January on the Kidman Highway at a property three kilometres south from Mount Hope and 100 km from Lake Cargelligo.
Two women told Nine News that they called police when they saw the murder suspect “squatting on the side of the road, holding a gun pointing at us”.
The Assistant Commissioner said that many of the nearby properties in Mount Hope were unoccupied. He said the owners need to have someone checking on the properties in this area and to let police know if they have been disturbed.
Sophie Quinn was just 25 years old and expecting a baby. Photo: Facebook.
Mr Holland was also asked if Ingram was still driving the Lachlan Shire Council-owned Ford Ranger utility, with NSW registration DM-07-GZ, that he was seen driving on the day of the murders.
“We believe he still has access to the same vehicle he was using; we are not sure what vehicle he is using at present,” he said.
NSW Police has also stated that it will conduct an inquiry into both the murders and the police conduct before and after they occurred.
The inquiry, called ‘a critical incident investigation’, will examine the full domestic violence history of the alleged suspect and how he was able to access firearms, even though he has never held a gun licence. It will also assess whether NSW Police complied with all applicable laws, policies, and guidelines.
NSW Police continue to maintain a strong presence in the Lake Cargelligo and Mount Hope areas and are supported by helicopters and drones to monitor the land.
Officers also acknowledged the support and assistance provided by the Rural Fire Service and the Rapid Relief Team, and the Australian Defence Force.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Original Article published by Oliver Jacques on Region Riverina.
