Lake Cargelligo, NSW – Police on November 5, 2026, confirmed a body was discovered during the ongoing search for Julian Ingram, the man accused of a triple homicide in Lake Cargelligo on January 22, 2026. While details remain scarce, the discovery marks a significant development in a case that has gripped the central west of New South Wales for nearly two months.
The circumstances surrounding the discovery and its direct link to Ingram are still under official confirmation.
The man, Ingram, aged 37, is alleged to have shot and killed Sophie Quinn, 25, his pregnant ex-partner, her aunt Nerida Quinn, and a friend, John Harris, 32, at two separate locations in Lake Cargelligo. Quinn was reportedly shot in her car, while Harris was killed on a street while fixing his vehicle. Kaleb Macqueen, 19, was also critically injured in the incidents.
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Ongoing Hunt and Public Appeal
Authorities have maintained a persistent search for Ingram since the shootings. Early reports suggested Ingram may have been assisted by unknown individuals, a theory police had not entirely dismissed given the duration of his evasion. Commissioner Holland stated at one point that there had been no confirmed sightings for seven weeks, though an unconfirmed report placed him near Mount Hope, about 3km south of the town, between January 24 and 25, 2026.
"We believe Mr Ingram is alive and receiving assistance from unknown persons."
A reward of $250,000 was offered for information leading to Ingram's capture, with police convinced that individuals knew of his whereabouts. Tactical police operations, including property searches, were conducted in the Mount Hope area following potential sightings.
Community in Mourning
The community of Lake Cargelligo has been in deep mourning, with funerals held for the victims. Sophie Quinn, who was due to give birth to a son, Troy, in March 2026, was remembered as adventurous and hard-working. Nerida Quinn was a mother of four, described as a key part of the town's fabric.
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Police had previously noted that Ingram never held a firearms license in NSW, raising questions about how he obtained the weapons used in the alleged attacks.
The search effort has involved significant police resources, with specialist units deployed to the region. The Western Region Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland has been a prominent figure in public updates regarding the case.
Ingram has been described as armed and dangerous, and the public was urged to consider this in any interaction. The last confirmed sighting of Ingram was as he drove north out of Lake Cargelligo towards Mount Hope on the day of the shootings. As of early March 2026, police stated they had ruled out all reported sightings of Ingram apart from the initial day of the incidents.
