Chris Baghsarian kidnapping and murder case
Two men, Gerard Andrews and Daniel Stevens, were charged with the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian on February 25, 2026, after his remains were found near a golf club in Pitt Town, Sydney. As of February 27, 2026, both men appeared in court, were refused bail, and are scheduled for another hearing on April 17, 2026. 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. "My client is not the mastermind behind this," stated Andrews' lawyer. Forensic evidence linked to Baghsarian was found in a burned-out Toyota Corolla and a derelict property in Dural, believed to be where he was held.
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9 updatesTwo 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.
via sbs.com.au
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. 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.
via The Guardian·ABC News·RNZ
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. 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.
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. 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. Police later established that he was not the intended target and had been taken due to mistaken identity.
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