Daniel Hasapis charged with murder, kidnapping in coastal NSW

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Daniel Hasapis and Bonnie Cullen will face court today after a woman they allegedly kept captive for three days in a Wyong unit on the NSW Central Coast escaped and led police to find the body of an allegedly murdered man inside, The Sydney Morning Herald has reported.

Mr Hasapis, 30, was arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping in company with intent to commit a serious indictable offence occasioning actual bodily harm.

His partner, Ms Cullen, 33, was charged with concealing a serious indictable offence.

Daniel Hasapis and Bonnie Cullen are due to appear in court on Monday. Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald.

Detective Superintendent Chad Gillies told reporters on Sunday the woman who escaped had sustained “very serious physical injuries including burn marks.” She alleged she was “detained against her will since Australia Day” on Thursday.

The body belongs to 52-year-old Sean Froggatt, who was a neighbour of the couple on the Central Coast.

Detective Superintendent Chad Gillies Photo: Daily Telegraph/ Gaye Gerard

Detective Superintendent Gillies said the victims and the two accused were known to each other. He revealed the woman who informed police was there at first of her own free will.

Police are now investigating all potential alleged motives or reasons, have seized a large number of exhibits for forensic examination including devices, and were canvassing witnesses and potential CCTV.

Anyone who may have information relevant to investigators is urged to contact the station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

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