New South Wales police have announced a substantial $250,000 reward for information that could lead to the capture of Julian Ingram, a suspect in a horrific triple murder case that has shaken the Lake Cargelligo community. Julian Ingram, also known as Julian Pierpoint, is accused of fatally shooting his pregnant former partner Sophie Quinn, her boyfriend John Harris, and her aunt Nerida Quinn in January. The violence of the crime and the tragic loss of an unborn child has intensified the urgency of the police's appeal to the public for help.

Ingram has been on the run since January 22, with authorities unable to locate him despite extensive searches by multiple teams, including search and rescue and tactical operations units. His vehicle, a Ford Ranger ute marked with council signage, was the last known trace of him. The police's inability to locate him has led to an emphasis on community cooperation, as they believe that someone may have critical information that could assist in his capture. The reward is seen as a necessary measure to encourage the public to come forward.

The police have described the incident that left three people dead as a "shocking and brutal act of violence." Yasmin C, a spokesperson for law enforcement, has highlighted the profound impact the crime has had on the victims' families and the local community, emphasizing the need to restore safety and a sense of security among the residents of Lake Cargelligo. Authorities are hopeful that the substantial reward will inspire tips from the community that will lead to Ingram’s arrest and bring closure to a community fractured by this tragedy.