Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalA man has been charged after he was accused of being the ringleader behind the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.Updated July 14, 2026 — 4:41pm,first published 4:38pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:41Childcare worker charged with hundreds of child abuse offences identifiedVideo icon1:55New poll reveals majority of Australians want house prices to dropVideo icon1:51US and Iran war escalates with more strikesVideo icon1:12Two of Alan Jones’ accusers dropped weeks out from trialAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe