Queensland’s off-grid cop killers: How conspiracy theorist trio ambushed police in Australia’s first domestic ‘terrorist’ attack
10 Aug
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Queensland’s off-grid cop killers: How conspiracy theorist trio ambushed police in Australia’s first domestic ‘terrorist’ attack

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Lifestyle “I wouldn’t say they were very sophisticated,” she told State Coroner Terry Ryan this week.Gareth, 47, and Nathaniel, 46, were brothers. Gareth was married to Stacey, 45, who was Nathaniel’s ex-wife.This tendered image shows a barricade and sniper positions were set up months before the killings. Photo / Queensland Coroners Court HandoutTogether they ambushed and shot dead Constables Matthew Arnold, 26, and Rachel McCrow, 29, plus neighbour Alan Dare, 58, before they were killed in a gunfight with tactical police.It’s been described as the nation’s first domestic terror attack inspired by Christian extremist ideology.Sen Sgt Gleeson arrived soon afterwards at the 107-hectare property.The eight-room house appeared to be set up for “off-grid living”, boasting water tanks, solar panels and no main-line electricity.Walking into the kitchen and past the spent bullet cartridges inside the house,...
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