In a shocking turn of events, police have released new details from the ongoing interrogation of the man detained in connection with the disappearance of nine-year-old Gus Lamont.
What began as a routine questioning quickly spiraled into one of the most disturbing police interviews in recent years, as investigators say the suspect’s answers were “deeply unsettling” and “unlike anything we’ve ever heard before.”
The Man Who Wouldn’t Look Up
According to multiple law enforcement sources, the suspect — whose identity remains undisclosed for legal reasons — was brought into the Adelaide Police Complex late Tuesday night under heavy security.
He reportedly refused to make eye contact during the first hour of questioning and repeatedly muttered phrases that detectives described as “chilling.”
“He just kept saying, ‘It wasn’t supposed to happen like that,’” one insider revealed. “It sent shivers down everyone’s spine.”
When investigators pressed him on what “it” referred to, the suspect allegedly went silent for several minutes before whispering something so cryptic and unnerving that even veteran officers were left in disbelief.
Police have not yet disclosed the exact wording — but one officer described it as “a confession wrapped in a riddle.”
An Unexpected Twist: He Claimed He Knew Gus
In a revelation that has shocked both investigators and the Lamont family, the suspect reportedly claimed that he knew Gus personally — though the nature of that relationship remains unclear.
“He said he’d seen Gus before, but he refused to explain where or when,” said a police source familiar with the interview. “Every time detectives tried to clarify, he’d change the subject or start laughing under his breath.”
The statement has raised new, troubling questions about how close the suspect might have been to the family — and whether the abduction was a targeted act rather than a random event.
A Disturbing Detail On His Clothes
Forensic analysis has revealed traces of DNA on the suspect’s jacket — traces that police confirm match samples collected from Gus’s shoe found earlier this week.
Detective Inspector Sarah Timmons described the discovery as “a major break in the case,” but warned that the situation is far from simple.
“The DNA link is undeniable,” she told reporters. “But the suspect’s story about how that DNA got there is beyond comprehension.”
During interrogation, the man reportedly insisted that he found the boy’s belongings “on the ground near the woods” — a statement investigators have publicly dismissed as “highly improbable.”
“He Started Laughing When We Mentioned The River”
At one point in the questioning, detectives reportedly mentioned the riverbank where Gus’s woolen hat was discovered last week.
According to one officer, the suspect’s demeanor changed instantly.
“He froze for a few seconds,” the source said. “Then he started to laugh — not nervously, not hysterically, just this quiet, eerie laugh that made everyone in the room go cold.”
The bizarre reaction has fueled speculation that the suspect may have first-hand knowledge of what happened by the river, though police have not confirmed any connection between that site and the man currently in custody.
Investigators “Shaken” By His Final Words
The interrogation reportedly lasted nearly eight hours before detectives decided to pause the session.
As officers escorted the suspect back to his holding cell, he allegedly turned to one of them and said something so unnerving that even hardened investigators were visibly shaken.
“He looked straight at the detective and said, ‘You’re looking in the wrong place… he’s not where you think he is.’”
That single sentence — now under intense analysis — has sent the investigation into overdrive, prompting police to expand their search radius by another 20 kilometers in multiple directions.
Family In Shock As Investigation Deepens
Meanwhile, the Lamont family has been left devastated by the latest revelations.
A family spokesperson told local media that Gus’s parents are “barely able to process” what’s happening.
“They were praying for answers,” the spokesperson said. “But what they’re hearing now… it’s worse than silence. It’s confusion, fear, and the unknown.”
Counselors are continuing to work closely with the family as police intensify their efforts to verify every word spoken during the suspect’s interrogation.
A Town On Edge
Residents in the Lamonts’ neighborhood are gripped by anxiety, with some claiming to have seen police dogs and drones combing through nearby fields late into the night.
Social media has erupted with wild theories, some suggesting the suspect may not have acted alone.
“People are scared,” said one neighbor. “If he really knows Gus — if there’s more than one person involved — then who else out there knows the truth?”
Police Promise More Answers Soon
Detective Timmons confirmed that a second round of questioning is scheduled for later this week, following further forensic tests and a review of surveillance footage.
“What we’ve heard so far is disturbing, but it’s not the whole story,” she said in a brief press statement. “There are still missing pieces — and we intend to find them.”
As the nation watches in horror, the mystery of Gus Lamont continues to unfold — darker, stranger, and more chilling than anyone could have imagined.
And the most haunting question remains:
Was the suspect’s cryptic message a warning… or a confession in disguise?