The families shared cherished memories, highlighting Fullagar's joyful spirit and Doherty's passion for sports and support for others.

Acting Superintendent Grant Erickson indicated that the incident was a targeted attack, noting that some of the victims were known to St. Clair.

Alec St. Clair, a 29-year-old man, has been arrested and charged with four counts of murder following a deadly incident in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.

The deceased have been identified as Mark Dodds, 36; Sophie-Lee Fullagar, 24; Benjamin Watego, 50; and James Doherty, 42.

In court, the families of the victims expressed their grief, remembering Fullagar as a 'beautiful girl' with a 'heart of gold' and Doherty for his love of sports.

Police are treating the case as a homicide investigation and have released footage showing a silver Toyota Corolla trailing the victims' Mazda BT-50 before the crash.

St. Clair was arrested at the Coffs Harbour police station on March 4, 2025, and appeared in Coffs Harbour Local Court, where he did not apply for bail, which was formally refused.

His next court appearance is scheduled for May 14, 2025, at Lismore Local Court.

Authorities allege that St. Clair attempted to rob the occupants of a utility vehicle, leading to a fatal collision with a tree.

Police claim that St. Clair chased the victims' vehicle in his Toyota Corolla after meeting them in South Ballina.

The tragic incident occurred on February 24, 2024, at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Back Channel Road in Wardell, resulting in the deaths of four individuals.