Mistaken Kidnapping: NSW Police Seek Third Suspect

0:00In Sydney today, March 18th, New South Wales police are investigating the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Bexarian from his North Ride home on February 13th. The Sydney grandfather was taken from his bed by three men in what turned out to be a mistaken abduction. His body turned up 11 days later in Pitchhound, northwest of the city. Two suspects, 29-year-old Gerard Anthony Andrews and 24-year-old Daniel Stevens were arrested after police raided homes following. The discovery of the remains, both face charges of kidnapping and murder were denied bail and were returned to court next month. Investigators say the men took Buxarian to a rural spot in Durau where he was killed before 9pm the next day. The plot targeted a relative of local businessman Dmitri Stipanian on the same street, aiming for a $50 million ransom. Police believe Buxarian was grabbed by air in this bungled scheme. This week, police released new CCTV showing three more men walking toward the Durau location

1:04on the night of the kidnapping, one carrying a torch. The next day, around noon on February 14th, a blue Hyundai sedan missing a hubcap from the left side pulled up and left the same spot. Authorities are still hunting a third main suspect and think others may be involved. They urge anyone who knows these men or the car to come forward to help wrap this up. Buxarian's family remembers him as a gentle soul, who meant the world to them. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening and bad, ISOLiSoliPillow.com. Made in AI.