Chris Baghsarian kidnapping and murder case
A 19-year-old man was arrested on April 21, 2026, and charged with murder and kidnapping with intent to ransom, occasioning actual bodily harm, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian. As of April 21, 2026: Four individuals, including Deklin Donnelly (22/23), Gerard Andrews (29), Daniel Stevens (24), and the recently arrested 19-year-old, have been charged in the case, with all refused bail. Police allege Baghsarian, 85, was mistakenly abducted on February 13, 2026, and his remains found on February 24, 2026, with investigations ongoing as authorities believe up to nine people may have been involved.
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April 2026 — 2 developments
A 19-year-old man was arrested on April 21, 2026, and charged with murder and kidnapping with intent…
A 19-year-old man was arrested on April 21, 2026, and charged with murder and kidnapping with intent to ransom, occasioning actual bodily harm, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian. He has been refused bail and is the fourth person charged in the case.
Deklin Donnelly, 22, has been charged with murder and special aggravated kidnapping in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.
Deklin Donnelly, 22, has been charged with murder and special aggravated kidnapping in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian. Police allege Donnelly was contracted to kidnap a relative of an underworld figure but mistakenly abducted Baghsarian. Donnelly has been refused bail, and investigations are ongoing, with police believing up to nine people may have been involved.
March 2026 — 5 developments
Delkin Jake Donnelly, 23, has been charged with murder and kidnapping with intent to ransom, occasioning actual bodily harm, in relation to the death of Chris Baghsarian.
Delkin Jake Donnelly, 23, has been charged with murder and kidnapping with intent to ransom, occasioning actual bodily harm, in relation to the death of Chris Baghsarian. Police allege Donnelly played a significant role in facilitating and recruiting others for Baghsarian's kidnapping and detention, and arranging for the disposal of his body. This brings the total arrests to four, with police believing up to nine people may have been involved.
Two individuals, a man and a woman aged 23, were arrested in Seven Hills, Sydney, on March 25, 2026, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.
Two individuals, a man and a woman aged 23, were arrested in Seven Hills, Sydney, on March 25, 2026, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian. The man, Delkin Jake Donnelly, faces charges including murder and kidnapping with intent to ransom. Police seized firearms, ammunition, prohibited drugs, and electronic devices during the arrest.
Deklan Jake Donnelly was arrested and charged with murder and taking or detaining with intent to ransom in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.
Deklan Jake Donnelly was arrested and charged with murder and taking or detaining with intent to ransom in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian. Donnelly is alleged to have been a principal offender in facilitating the kidnapping, detention, and disposal of Mr. Baghsarian. He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on March 26, 2026.
NSW Police announced the arrest of a 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.
NSW Police announced the arrest of a 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian. These arrests follow earlier charges laid against two other men in February 2026. Investigations revealed that Mr. Baghsarian was not the intended target and was taken due to a case of mistaken identity.
NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to identify three additional men and the driver of a …
NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to identify three additional men and the driver of a blue Hyundai sedan in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian. Police have released CCTV footage as part of their investigation, suspecting more offenders are involved beyond the two already charged. Baghsarian was abducted on February 13, 2026, and his remains were found on February 24, 2026.
February 2026 — 9 developments
Two men, Gerard Andrews and Daniel Stevens, have been charged with the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
Two men, Gerard Andrews and Daniel Stevens, have been charged with the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian. They appeared in court on February 27, 2026, and were refused bail, with their next court date set for April 17. Police believe Baghsarian was murdered within 48 hours of his abduction on February 13, 2026, and his body was likely dumped within 40 hours, possibly due to mistaken identity.
Two men, Daniel Stevens (24) and Gerard Andrews (29), have been charged with the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
Two men, Daniel Stevens (24) and Gerard Andrews (29), have been charged with the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian. They appeared in court and did not apply for bail, with their cases adjourned. Andrews' lawyer stated his client was not the mastermind behind the crime. Police continue to believe the kidnapping was a case of mistaken identity.
Two men, aged 29 and 24, have been charged with the murder and kidnapping of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
Two men, aged 29 and 24, have been charged with the murder and kidnapping of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian. The arrests followed the discovery of Baghsarian's remains near a golf club in Pitt Town. The men were refused bail and are scheduled to appear in court.
Two men, aged 29 and 24, were arrested in Kenthurst and Castle Hill, respectively.
Two men, aged 29 and 24, were arrested in Kenthurst and Castle Hill, respectively. They were subsequently charged with murder and kidnapping with intent to ransom.
Human remains, later confirmed to be those of Chris Baghsarian, were found near a golf club in Pitt Town.
Human remains, later confirmed to be those of Chris Baghsarian, were found near a golf club in Pitt Town. Police stated that forensic testing confirmed the remains belonged to Baghsarian, though the cause of death was pending an autopsy.
Police raided a derelict property in Dural, which they believed had been used as a 'makeshift stronghold' by the kidnappers.
Police raided a derelict property in Dural, which they believed had been used as a 'makeshift stronghold' by the kidnappers.
Forensic evidence linked to Chris Baghsarian was found in a burned-out Toyota Corolla in Westmead.
Forensic evidence linked to Chris Baghsarian was found in a burned-out Toyota Corolla in Westmead. This car also contained evidence linked to a derelict property in Dural, believed to be where Baghsarian was held.
Police believe Chris Baghsarian's body was likely dumped off Pitt Town Bottoms Road on this date, the day after his kidnapping.
Police believe Chris Baghsarian's body was likely dumped off Pitt Town Bottoms Road on this date, the day after his kidnapping. A grey Toyota Corolla, linked to the crime, was seen in the Pitt Town area.
Chris Baghsarian, 85, was kidnapped from his home in North Ryde, Sydney, by three men in the early hours of the morning.
Chris Baghsarian, 85, was kidnapped from his home in North Ryde, Sydney, by three men in the early hours of the morning. Police later established that he was not the intended target and had been taken due to mistaken identity.
April 2024 — 1 developments
A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian, who was allegedly abducted due to mistaken identity.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian, who was allegedly abducted due to mistaken identity. Investigators believe the teenager provided the firearm used in the initial kidnapping. Baghsarian's body was found on February 24, 2026, and authorities suspect he was killed on February 14, 2026.
March 2024 — 1 developments
NSW Police have released CCTV footage of three men they wish to question in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.
NSW Police have released CCTV footage of three men they wish to question in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian. The footage shows the men walking towards a property in Dural, which police believe was used as a stronghold during the kidnapping on February 13, 2026. This development follows the charging of two men, Gerard Andrews and Daniel Stevens, in relation to the case.