A man accused of murdering two relatives on the same property in northern New South Wales has appeared in court, with police alleging he killed a 79-year-old individual and later attacked a 59-year-old relative who arrived to settle estate matters. The second victim’s body was discovered in a shed on the Gurranang property, located near Grafton, raising concerns over a suspected pattern of violence within the family. Authorities are investigating whether the killings are linked, with the second death occurring just days after the first. The case has prompted calls for updates as legal proceedings unfold.


Police allege Nicholas Scott killed 79-year-old then ‘set upon’ 59-year-old relative who arrived at Gurranang to sort out estateFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man accused of murdering two members of a family on the same property a fortnight apart has faced court.The body of a 59-year-old man was found by police on Monday afternoon in a shed on a property at Gurranang, about 25km north of Grafton in northern New South Wales. Continue reading...