Police have charged a 32-year-old man with three counts of murder after discovering three bodies at a home in Sydney's Rosemeadow. A fourth family member was injured and taken to hospital, police said. NSW Police filed charges against Feng on Sunday night, hours after the grisly discovery on Juliet Close. According to media reports, the victims were later identified as Ruvena Lam, 65, and Zhou Chao Feng, 64, who were named as his parents, along with his brother Justin Feng, 25. The charges include three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in relation to the fourth victim who survived. Earlier in the day, Superintendent Healey had cautioned that no charges had yet been filed, telling a press conference, "It's still very early."
Officers were called to the scene after a fourth family member, believed to be another son, contacted emergency services. Superintendent Healey described the initial moments: "Police first encountered a 65-year-old woman and started doing first aid on her... police went inside the house and found a 64-year-old male who was still alive with serious blunt force head injuries." "They found a male deceased in a granny flat at the rear of the premise," Healey said.
The injured son was transported to Liverpool Hospital for treatment. According to media reports, he was treated and later discharged. His current condition has not been publicly disclosed, but he is understood to be cooperating with investigators as the key surviving witness. Authorities have not detailed the extent of his injuries.
NSW Police said Feng had left the residence on Juliet Close before emergency services arrived and returned approximately one hour later to find police and paramedics on site. It remains unclear whether Feng surrendered voluntarily or was talked into returning by authorities.
The attack involved brutal violence, with police confirming the use of a hammer and another bladed object. "Police were confronted with a very bloody scene," Healey said. "Blunt force trauma is always horrendous for people to confront, and any edged weapon attack is horrendous to confront." He added that investigators are still assessing whether additional weapons were used.
No firearms were discharged during the incident, a detail police were quick to clarify given the severity of the injuries.
Police reported that forensic teams spent hours combing through the property, deploying a thermal imaging camera to search for any hidden evidence or victims. A coroner's van also arrived to remove the bodies, according to police. The use of advanced forensic tools underscored the complexity of the scene and the need for a thorough investigation.
Police said Feng was formally refused bail and is scheduled to appear before Campbelltown Local Court on Monday. He did not enter a plea during his charging, and the court process is expected to unfold over the coming months. Legal analysts noted that multiple murder charges could lead to a lengthy trial, pending any potential mental health assessments.
Neighbors said the Feng family had lived in the area for some time and were known to be quiet and private. "They kept to themselves," one resident told the Daily Mail. Another neighbor expressed shock, saying the street was normally peaceful and that such violence was unimaginable. The family's unassuming presence has left the community grappling with the tragedy.
What sparked the deadly outburst remains a critical mystery. Police have not identified a motive, and Healey stressed the unpredictability of the event. "This is a very tragic incident, there was no way for us to predict this type of thing was going to occur," he said. "This is an incredibly rare incident and it's incredibly tragic." Investigators are exploring all possible angles, including the suspect's mental state and any preceding family disputes.
The motive for the attack remains unknown, and police have not commented on whether drugs or alcohol were involved. The investigation remains in its early stages.
While the hammer and bladed object have been cited as the primary weapons, detectives are not ruling out that Feng may have used other implements during the rampage. The diversity of injuries sustained by the victims suggests a frenzied assault, and forensic analysis of the wounds will be crucial in determining the full scope of the violence. Healey noted that the investigation is "still very early" and that many details will only become clear with time.
As the legal machinery begins to turn, the local community is left to mourn and seek answers. Healey commended the first responders, saying, "Police and ambulance did a fantastic job in very trying circumstances." Support services have been made available to neighbors and family members affected by the tragedy. The case is expected to draw significant attention as it proceeds through the courts, with many unanswered questions still looming.