Constable Matthew Arnold and Constable Rachel McCrow of the Queensland Police Service.
In Australia, the Queensland property where two police officers and an innocent neighbour were murdered in one of the state’s worst shootings has been listed for sale.
The 43.51ha property at 251 Wains Rd, Wieambilla, which was formerly occupied by crazed cop killers Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train, is inviting offers over A$190,000 ($225,739).
The home has remained in a dilapidated state, with pictures capturing the halls, floors and tables strewn with junk and rubbish.
In one image, multiple VCRs can be seen piled up in a corner.
Another captures a copy of Shooter magazine lying on the floor, while a gun safe is pictured in another room, with blankets strewn over the floor.
Queensland Police constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold were murdered by the Trains at the property on December 12, 2022.
Alan Dare, the Train’s neighbour, was also murdered.
Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey were shot dead following a siege with tactical police later that night.
Another image captures what appears to be a trapdoor-type opening on the verandah.
Vegetation surrounding the home appears mostly unkempt.
The property listing states: “Large lifestyle block, two-bedroom house, small dam and house paddock. Property is in a dilapidated condition. Price is for property as is. Open to offers.”
It continues by stating the property is being sold as part of “executor responsibilities for a deceased estate”.
“Hoping for a quick sale to someone who will be respectful of the property, considering its history,” the listing continues.
“Composting Toilet, no grid connection for electricity, no off grid electrical connection, no mains water.
“Water supplied via rainwater tank system, this has no pump currently and is not functional.”
The listing also states rates for the property cost A$504.47 per half year.
In late 2022, the Queensland Police Union (QPU) expressed interest in purchasing the land but told the ABC they were unaware of the property’s listing.
“It is surprising to learn that Mr Train has placed the property on the open market, as the QPU has been negotiating in good faith,” QPU president Shane Prior told the broadcaster in a statement.
“The QPU is currently undertaking appropriate due diligence in considering the option to purchase the Wains Rd property.
“This includes fiduciary considerations relating to expenditure of member funds for both the purchase and the ongoing property maintenance.”
Wednesday’s sudden listing follows State Coroner Terry Ryan handing down his findings into the bloody massacre, following a lengthy inquest.
The massacre unfolded on December 12, 2022, when four constables – Rachel McCrow, Matthew Arnold, Randall Kirk and Keely Brough – attended the property in Queensland’s Western Downs region to perform a welfare check on Nathaniel.
He had been formally reported as a missing person that same month.
Unbeknown to the four, they had walked into a trap set up by the Trains and were fired upon within minutes of jumping the fence to the Wains Rd property.
Constable Arnold was fatally shot in the torso and moments later Constable McCrow was shot in her upper left back and shoulder area, before being shot again in the lower right leg and upper left leg.
Constable Kirk was injured after fleeing gunfire from the Trains while Constable Brough fled into bushland.
In response, Trains lit fires on the property in a bid to flush her out.
Dare was later murdered when investigating these fires.
In his findings, Ryan said it was not possible to conclude if the Trains committed an act of terror as defined by law, referencing the constellation of the trio’s shared psychotic delusion, persecutory beliefs and hatred of police.
He found NSW Police officers acted “in accordance” with relevant policies in broadcasting Nathaniel’s missing person’s report.
Queensland Police had received a note prior to attending which detailed information about the firearm Nathaniel had in his possession.
They were also made aware of Gareth Train’s hatred of police and threatening emails he had earlier sent to his nephew, Aidan Train.
Emails provided by Stacey Train earlier that day were not provided.
“I accept the evidence given by a number of witnesses from both Queensland and NSW Police … that if the emails had been provided, Queensland Police officers would have had the opportunity to do a more complete risk assessment,” Ryan said.
“The officers who were sent did not have that opportunity.”
Ryan said it was not possible to know if a different outcome would have resulted if additional information was provided.
“In the circumstances, I am not able to make any definitive finding,” he said.
Ryan made recommendations surrounding the expansion of Queensland Police’s aerial reconnaissance – including the use of drones – in his findings, which are due to be published online.
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