Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
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Key Points:
- Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old man from suburban Sydney, was mistakenly kidnapped from his home on February 13 by assailants believed to be targeting another individual for ransom.
- Despite police efforts to have the kidnappers release Baghsarian safely, he was found tied up at an abandoned property and later discovered dead near a golf course west of Sydney.
- Two men, aged 24 and 29, were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder, with police suspecting at least three people were involved and expecting further arrests.
- Kidnappings are rare in Australia, especially involving innocent victims with no prior connection to criminal activity, highlighting the unusual and tragic nature of this case.
- Baghsarian
