Man Found Dead in NSW Park as Police Investigate Possible Chainsaw Murder Amid Drug Dispute

Gordon Kessey, 44, was found dead in a park on East Street in Bega, southern New South Wales, in the early hours of Monday, with police investigating a brutal attack believed to involve a chainsaw. Witnesses reported hearing a violent confrontation with yelling, screaming, and the sound of a chainsaw revving prior to the discovery of Kessey's body, while another man was critically injured and hospitalized. Kessey's partner, Amanda Manton, revealed that he had struggled with drug addiction and past incarceration but had recently been working to turn his life around. Police are exploring whether the attack was linked to a drug dispute and have established a crime scene with homicide detectives assisting in the investigation. Disturbing footage captured by a local resident shows the moments leading up to the attack, including the noise of a power tool and subsequent chaos. The community remains shaken by the grisly nature of the incident and the ongoing investigation.