NSW man accused of murdering neighbour – and then murdering his relative two weeks later
A 32-year-old man in New South Wales has been charged with murdering two related men on the same property two weeks apart. Police discovered the second victim in a shed while investigating the initial death of a 79-year-old neighbor. The accused, Nicholas Scott, was arrested at a hospital and is currently held in custody without bail.
- ▪Nicholas Scott, 32, was charged with two counts of murder and stealing a motor vehicle in Gurranang, NSW.
- ▪The first victim was a 79-year-old man found dead in a home, while the second was a 59-year-old relative found in a shed two weeks later.
- ▪Police allege the younger man traveled to the property to assist with the investigation and estate matters before being attacked.
- ▪Scott was arrested at a Grafton hospital and appeared in court on Wednesday, where he did not apply for bail.
- ▪Detectives noted that both victims appeared to have suffered similar injuries, and the case is being handled by Strike Force Faneel.
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Police found a second body while combing a property at Gurranang for clues after the first death. Photograph: Steven Saphore/AAPView image in fullscreenPolice found a second body while combing a property at Gurranang for clues after the first death. Photograph: Steven Saphore/AAPNew South WalesNSW man accused of murdering neighbour – and then murdering his relative two weeks laterPolice allege Nicholas Scott killed 79-year-old then ‘set upon’ 59-year-old relative who arrived at Gurranang to sort out estate Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated PressWed 30 Sep 2026 01.20 EDTLast modified on Wed 30 Sep 2026 01.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA man accused of murdering two members of a…
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