January 3rd 2025.
A man who has been on the run from the police for an alleged cold case murder in Queensland has finally been apprehended in Sydney. The national manhunt for Keith Lees, 72, came to an end when he was taken into custody at a property in Dural yesterday morning. This arrest was made in response to an arrest warrant that was issued in July 2023 for the alleged murder of Meaghan Louise Rose in 1997 on the Sunshine Coast.
Meaghan, who was only 25 years old at the time, was tragically found dead at the base of Point Cartwright Cliffs in Mooloolaba, Queensland. Initially, her death was believed to be a suicide, but the police have now determined it to be a murder. After years of investigation, the authorities were finally able to track down Lees and bring him to justice.
Upon his arrest, Lees was taken to Hornsby Police Station where he faced multiple charges. These included the arrest warrant, assaulting a police officer, dealing with identity information to commit a crime, and possessing identity information to commit a crime. It is alleged that Lees even tried to bite one of the officers while he was in custody.
As of now, Lees has been denied bail and is expected to appear at Parramatta Local Court today. It is believed that the Queensland Police Service will be seeking his extradition. This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
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