Malcolm Naden
Malcolm John Naden (born 5 November 1973) is an Australian former fugitive from the law. At the time of his capture and arrest in March 2012, Naden was reported as being one of Australia's most wanted men and his arrest attracted international media coverage. Naden was in hiding from June 2005 until March 2012, wanted over murder and indecent assault offences. He was the most wanted man in the Australian state of New South Wales.
Malcolm Naden | |
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| Born | Malcolm John Naden 5 November 1973 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Known for | Most wanted man in New South Wales |
| Television | The Force: Behind the Line |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
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Capture status | Incarcerated |
Time at large | 6–7 years |
| Escaped | June 2005 |
| Escape end | March 2012 |
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| Country | Australia |
| State(s) | New South Wales |
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| Imprisoned at | Goulburn Correctional Centre |
Naden was charged with the January and June 2005 murders of two young women, aggravated indecent assault on a 15-year-old girl in 2004, and shooting with intent to murder a police officer in 2011, while he was on the run. Naden pleaded guilty to all 32 counts against him, and was sentenced to life imprisonment plus 40 years without parole in June 2013.