Gus Lamont’s grandparents have broken their silence after police revealed one of his family members is now a suspect in his disappearance.
Gus’s grandparents, Josie and Shannon Murray, said the family had ‘cooperated fully with the investigation and want nothing more than to find Gus and reunite him with his mum and dad’.
‘We are absolutely devastated by the media release of SAPOL Major Crime,’ they said in a joint statement from their separate lawyers.
The lawyers representing the pair said they would not participate in any interviews or comment further.
South Australia Police said yesterday that a family member ‘who resides at Oak Park Station’ – not one of Gus’ parents – had withdrawn co-operation in the investigation, and that person is now a suspect. Police also confirmed they believe Gus is dead.
After the announcement, Gus’ grandparents hired separate lawyers.
Gus’s grandparent Josie Murray hired Adelaide criminal lawyer Andrew Ey, while his grandmother Shannon Murray sought the legal services of Casey Isaacs, also from Adelaide.
Police have not made any arrests or laid any charges. It is common for witnesses to seek legal advice and it is not suggested either was involved in any wrongdoing.
Daily Mail can reveal what may be the last-known sighting of Gus Lamont, four, from anyone outside his family in the weeks before he vanished on September 27 from Oak Park Station
Gus’ grandmother Josie Murray
