Fourth Man Charged in Sydney Grandfather's Murder

0:00It's April 21st. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Sydney News Today, your AI-powered local news. A fourth man just got charged in the kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baxarian. The 85-year-old was snatched from his North Ride home and would cops call a case of mistaken identity. This happened right after 5 a.m. on February 13th, kicking off an 11-day hunt for him. His remains turned up near a golf course in Pit Town, way out in the city's northwest. Turns out, the crew was really after a relative of local businessman Dmitry Stepanion, who lived close by. That mix-up turned tragic fast. Folks in the community are still reeling from the news, with neighbors talking about how unsafe it feels now. The search grips Sydney for days, putting pressure on police to crack the case quick. Baxarian's family has been hit hardest, dealing with this senseless loss. Detectives napped the latest suspect. A 19-year-old, early Tuesday, at Mount Druid Police Station. He spacing charges of murder, plus taking someone in company with intent to ransom, causing

1:03real harm. Three other guys are already in court over it. He got denied bail and heads to Mount Druid local court today. With all four locked up, authorities say they're piecing together the full plot, but the pain for Baxarian's loved ones lingers on.