Josie Murray was fined for a firearms offence unrelated to Gus Lamont's disappearance
Josie Murray was fined $10,500 and disqualified from holding a firearms licence for five years after pleading guilty to possessing a sound moderator. The offence is officially unrelated to the disappearance of her four-year-old grandson, Gus Lamont, who was last seen on September 27, 2025. Murray has a prior conviction involving the theft of firearms by a fugitive. Defence lawyer Andy Ey noted the
Josie Murray was fined $10,500 and disqualified from holding a firearms licence for five years after pleading guilty to possessing a sound moderator. The offence is officially unrelated to the disappearance of her four-year-old grandson, Gus Lamont, who was last seen on September 27, 2025. Murray has a prior conviction involving the theft of firearms by a fugitive. Defence lawyer Andy Ey noted the disappearance of Gus as a significant context in court, describing the period as extremely difficult for his client. Police declared Gus Lamont’s disappearance a major crime on February 5, 2026. Josie Murray stated she was named a main suspect and that police believed she buried Gus after an accident. Josie Murray rejected the theory that she buried Gus Lamont. The firearms offence involving Josie Murray is unrelated to the disappearance of Gus Lamont.
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