June 18th 2024.
A shocking event from 20 years ago has resurfaced as a man has been charged with murder. It all began when a father's body was discovered in a western Sydney river, weighed down with rocks. Police have identified the accused as 52-year-old Gofal Baziad, who was in a relationship with the victim's wife, Renny. The suspect, originally from the UK, is accused of murdering 34-year-old Jason Palmer.
According to Homicide Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty, Baziad's motive for the crime was to continue his relationship with Renny. The police believe that Baziad was extremely jealous and possessive of her, to the point of obsession. They claim that this led him to commit a violent crime. The victim had been stabbed multiple times, and the authorities are calling it a "pure crime of passion." It's a heinous act that has left the community in shock.
It all started when Palmer's wife reported him missing on February 8, 2004. He was last seen leaving their home on Baltimore Street in Belfield near Lakemba, two days prior. His body was discovered in the Nepean River at Menangle, submerged and weighed down with rocks, by a group of children three weeks later. After an inquest in 2007, the NSW coroner concluded that Palmer had been stabbed to death at his unit on Barremma Road in Lakemba. The case was then referred to the Unsolved Homicide Team for further investigation, as stated by NSW Police.
As per the authorities, Baziad and Renny's relationship continued even after Palmer's death. The couple moved to Indonesia shortly after the incident, but eventually returned to Queensland. However, their relationship eventually ended. The police were able to make an arrest after analyzing telecommunications and reinterviewing witnesses. Baziad was found in Sydney, searching for employment, and was apprehended following a vehicle stop on Benson Road in Ingleburn. He was then charged with murder and taken to the Campbelltown Police Station.
Palmer's sister, who resides in the UK, was overjoyed and relieved by the news of the arrest. The police revealed that she was ecstatic at the charge. The investigating officers believe that more than one person was involved in the murder and disposal of the body in the river. However, there is no evidence to suggest that Palmer's wife had any knowledge or involvement in the crime.
In an effort to gather more information, the authorities are reaching out to the Indonesian community in NSW, Queensland, and Victoria. The arrested man was denied bail at the Campbelltown Local Court and will be appearing in court again on August 14. The incident has left the community shaken, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
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