Mysterious death of Jackson Stacker near Byron Bay referred to homicide squad
Summary
Jackson Stacker, a 25-year-old man found dead near Byron Bay in 2021, has had his case referred to the homicide squad for further investigation. The cause of his death is unclear, with a knife found near his body but no conclusive evidence of how he died.Key Facts
- Jackson Stacker was traveling from Melbourne to Queensland when Covid border closures left him stuck near Byron Bay.
- He was found dead in a paddock with a large hunting-style knife near his chest.
- His remains were decomposed and scattered, found about a month after he was last seen.
- The state coroner recommended the case be referred to the NSW homicide squad for further review.
- The forensic pathologist could not definitively determine the cause of death due to decomposition.
- There was no DNA found on the knife, and Stacker did not own a hunting knife.
- The investigation had some early concerns but was not formally found to be flawed.
- Stacker’s family disputes the idea that he died by suicide.
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