Wieambilla police shootings property listed for sale for $190,000
The site of the Wieambilla ambush, infamous for the shooting deaths of Queensland police constables, is now on the market for $190,000 amid concerns about its potential ownership.
The property where the tragic Wieambilla police shootings occurred is currently listed for sale at $190,000. This site, known for being the scene of Queensland’s worst police shooting, was where conspiracy theorists Gareth, Stacey, and Nathaniel Train killed two police constables, Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, in December 2022. The situation escalated when the trio also murdered their neighbor, Alan Dare, before they were killed in a gunfight with tactical police. Reports indicate that the shooters had taken months to prepare a military-style ambush on their 43-hectare property in the remote area located about 300 kilometers west of Brisbane.
Aidan Train, the executor of Stacey Train's estate, has taken steps to sell the property, having negotiated with the Queensland Police Union of Employees, which expressed interest in acquiring the site to prevent it from being owned by someone who might perpetuate conspiracy theories linked to the tragedy. Aidan Train mentioned having reached a mutual agreement with the union regarding a price and contract; however, it remains unclear why this deal has not yet been finalized. The ongoing sale effort highlights the community's concern over the legacy of such a violent event and the desire to ensure the property does not fall into the wrong hands.
As the property goes up for sale, it not only marks a significant point in local history but also raises questions about how communities deal with the aftermath of violent crimes and the symbolic importance of such sites. It is an opportunity for reflection on the impact of conspiracy theories that may have contributed to such extreme actions. The interest of the Queensland Police Union in the purchase underscores an effort to manage the narrative surrounding the property and mitigate any further distress to a community still grappling with the repercussions of the tragic events.