Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Bogie Alleged Murderer In Court

The alleged murderer of three family members in a shooting in Bogie last August appeared by video link at Bowen Magistrates Court on Tuesday this week.

Darryl Valroy Young, 59, has been charged with the murders of his neighbours Mervyn and Maree Schwarz, 71 and 59 respectively, and Mrs Schwarz's 35-year-old son, Grahame Tighe.

He is also charged with the attempted murder of Mrs Schwarz's youngest son, 30-year-old Ross Tighe, who was shot in the incident but able to flee the scene and alert authorities.

It is believed that Mr Young invited his neighbours to meet with him to discuss boundary dispute issues when the incident took place.

Mr Young has now also been charged with three additional offences, including possessing an unregistered Breda shotgun, possessing a replica weapon and possessing a Winchester rifle.

During the hearing the police prosecutor asked for an extension to deliver the brief of evidence and the matter was adjourned until February 21.

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