Just when investigators thought they had pieced together the truth behind the disappearance of nine-year-old Gus Lamont, the second interrogation of the prime suspect has thrown the entire investigation into chaos.
According to police insiders, the suspect — who had been detained for questioning earlier this week — revealed a baffling new detail that not only contradicts his first statement, but also suggests the involvement of another, unidentified individual.
Authorities are calling it “the most unexpected turn in the case so far.”
A Chilling Start To The Second Interrogation
At exactly 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning, detectives resumed questioning the suspect in what sources describe as a “controlled but tense” environment.
Unlike the first session — where he was erratic and evasive — this time, the man appeared calm, almost rehearsed.
“He came in with this eerie sense of confidence,” one officer said. “It was like he wanted to tell us something… but only on his terms.”
The interrogation took a shocking turn when detectives presented him with new CCTV footage, captured near the old railway bridge, just two miles from where Gus’s shoe was found.
The footage, obtained only 24 hours earlier, reportedly shows two figures — not one — walking through the area late that night.
“That’s Not Me,” He Said — Then Dropped A Bombshell
When shown the footage, the suspect’s reaction stunned everyone in the room.
“That’s not me,” he said flatly. “That’s the other one.”
Investigators were momentarily confused. When pressed for clarification, the man paused — and then uttered something that left even the most experienced detectives speechless.
“You’ve been talking to the wrong person,” he whispered. “The one you need… is still out there.”
The cryptic statement has completely changed the direction of the case, leading police to reopen previously dismissed leads and re-examine evidence thought to be conclusive.
A Second Person Involved? The Hidden Figure In The Background
Experts reviewing the CCTV footage have confirmed that the second silhouette in the video appears smaller in build, possibly wearing a hooded jacket and carrying an object.
The image is grainy, but analysts believe the item could be a backpack or a wrapped bundle — fueling speculation that it might contain Gus’s missing belongings.
“The resemblance between the two figures is uncanny,” a forensic image specialist said. “But what’s more disturbing is how synchronized their movements are. This doesn’t look random — it looks planned.”
The Lie Detector Test Shock
In an extraordinary move, investigators decided to administer a polygraph test immediately following the second interrogation.
According to one source inside the station, the results were inconclusive — but one specific question triggered a severe physiological response.
When asked, “Did you see Gus Lamont after he disappeared?” — the suspect’s heart rate spiked dramatically.
Moments later, he reportedly said something that froze the entire room.
“I saw him,” he whispered. “But he wasn’t alone.”
Detectives Connect The Dots — A Familiar Name Appears
Following the second interview, investigators began cross-referencing phone records, surveillance data, and social media logs from the night Gus vanished.
What they found next has rocked the investigation to its core.
Sources close to the case confirm that a second person of interest — someone who previously gave a witness statement claiming to have seen “a boy near the river” — is now being treated as a potential accomplice.
Police have not released this individual’s identity, but reports indicate that they were in contact with the suspect just hours before Gus went missing.
“It’s a major development,” Detective Inspector Sarah Timmons said in a brief statement. “We’re no longer looking at this as a single-suspect case.”
A Disturbing Link To The Riverbank Scene
Even more chilling is the discovery that mud samples found on the suspect’s shoes match the sediment from the riverbank where Gus’s hat was discovered last week — a location the suspect previously denied visiting.
“He swore he’d never been there,” said one investigator. “Now the evidence says otherwise. But after this new twist, we’re no longer sure if he’s the only one who was.”
“He Started Talking About Time Running Out”
As the second interrogation drew to a close, the suspect grew visibly agitated.
He reportedly began muttering incoherently, repeating the same phrase over and over again:
“It’s almost time. You’ll see it soon.”
Detectives halted the session as his behavior became erratic, fearing he might harm himself or destroy evidence.
He was immediately placed under medical observation, though officials have refused to confirm his current condition.
Community Shock And Fear Intensify
Across Adelaide, the revelations have ignited a storm of speculation.
Parents are keeping their children home from school.
Social media is flooded with theories about the mysterious “second figure” — some even suggesting the possibility of a larger network behind the abduction.
“If there’s someone else involved, who are they?” one resident asked. “And why has it taken this long for the police to see it?”
Police Vow “Major Update” Within 48 Hours
Detective Timmons has confirmed that forensic teams are now searching new areas based on the suspect’s statements, and that a second person is officially under surveillance.
“Something about this man’s story changed everything,” she said. “But whether he’s lying or finally telling the truth — that’s what we’re about to find out.”
As the investigation deepens, one chilling question remains:
Who is “the other one”… and what secret are they still hiding?