A heartbreaking turn has emerged in the 11-day search for missing grandfather Chris Baghsarian, after NSW Police Force confirmed they have located suspected human remains believed to be connected to his disappearance.
The 85-year-old was reported missing nearly two weeks ago, sparking an intensive investigation across parts of New South Wales. Authorities previously revealed they were treating the case as a suspected abduction and indicated that early intelligence suggested Mr. Baghsarian may have been targeted in an apparent case of mistaken identity.
Specialist search crews, forensic officers, and homicide detectives were deployed to a rural property after new information led investigators to the site. On arrival, police uncovered what they described as suspected human remains. The area was immediately sealed off as a crime scene, with forensic teams working methodically to recover evidence and confirm identification.
Police have not yet formally identified the remains, pending forensic testing and notification of next of kin. However, officials acknowledged that the discovery represents a significant and deeply distressing development in the investigation.
Earlier in the case, detectives said there was no indication that Mr. Baghsarian was involved in criminal activity. Investigators believe he may have been mistakenly targeted, though they have not publicly disclosed who the intended target may have been or what led to the alleged error. The theory of mistaken identity has intensified concern, raising troubling questions about how such a grave miscalculation could occur.
Family members had issued emotional public appeals in the days following his disappearance, describing him as a gentle and devoted grandfather who maintained close contact with loved ones. Community members joined search efforts and shared missing person notices widely, hoping for a safe outcome.
Now, detectives from the state’s homicide squad are leading the investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information — including dashcam footage or suspicious activity reports from the days surrounding the alleged abduction — to come forward.
While forensic work continues, the discovery has cast a somber shadow over the community. What began as a desperate search for a missing grandfather now appears to be unfolding into a far more tragic case — one that police are determined to fully unravel.