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Brad Soper killed in home invasion

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They do not know if bodybuilder, Brad Soper broke into this home or if maybe he was high and disoriented and got there by accident. It is sad that he was killed if he was just messed up. I understand the guy who put him in a headlock which killed him was only trying to protect his family.

Anyways, here is the news article on it:

Bodybuilder killed in home invasion may have entered house by accident
By police reporter Mark Reddie

Investigators are looking into whether a body builder killed during a suspected home invasion in Sydney's south-west may have accidentally ended up in the Harrington Park property.

Key points:
The police investigation is focusing on whether Bradley Soper was disorientated and high on drugs
Detectives travelled to Dubbo to interview Mr Soper's father about his son's mental health history
Homicide detectives advised against laying charges against homeowner Francois Schwartz
When his dogs started barking on Sunday morning, Francois Schwartz, 44, raced downstairs and found personal trainer Bradley Soper, 34, hiding behind his living room couch.

Fearing for his wife and young daughter's safety, the ABC understands Mr Schwartz challenged Mr Soper before he grabbed him in a headlock and called out to neighbours for help.

A source close to the investigation said Mr Schwartz's wife called police after Mr Soper lost consciousness, but he had already died by the time paramedics arrived at Westwood Court.

Police initially thought Mr Soper intended a forced entry into Mr Schwartz's home, but the investigation is now focusing on whether the Bringelly man was disoriented and high on drugs.
Scwartz

Detectives travelled to Dubbo in the state's central west to interview Mr Soper's father to determine whether his son had suffered from any long-term mental health issues.

Those close to Mr Soper claimed he was struggling to beat a cocaine habit, while others said steroid use eventually put the weight-lifting competitor in hospital for kidney failure.

After being interrogated for 10 hours, Mr Schwartz was released without charge from Narellan Police Station — he had spent the past few days at home with his family.

In NSW, a person is allowed to defend oneself if someone invades their home provided "reasonable force" and "excessive force" is not used.

Detectives from Camden Police are handling the investigation, but it is understood New South Wales homicide detectives have advised them not to lay charges against Mr Schwartz.

An autopsy was conducted on Mr Soper's body to determine the cause of death, but it could take weeks before the results are released.

And here is another news story:

Sydney man who confronted bodybuilder in his home posted on Reddit about thieves
By police reporter Mark Reddie

A Sydney father who fought a home intruder who subsequently died had previously posted online that he had "no sympathy" for thieves.

Key points:

  • Francois Schwartz posted on a social media site Reddit two weeks ago
  • Personal trainer and professional body builder Bradley Soper died after a scuffle at Mr Schwartz's property
  • An autopsy is expected in the coming days

Francois Schwartz, 44, was woken up by his barking dogs before he went downstairs and challenged a stranger — who was identified as personal trainer and professional body builder Bradley Soper — inside his Harrington Park property on Sunday morning.

Two weeks ago, Mr Schwartz used his account on social media site Reddit to comment on a video showing an alleged mobile phone thief being restrained and dragged alongside a moving car.

"If he is committed to crime, he will next time bring a gun and target someone more vulnerable like an 80-year-old," Mr Schwartz's comment said.

"No sympathy. The person on the receiving end of his crime could also be poor, and worked hard at an honest job to buy that phone.

"What does theft do to that honest person?"

Confrontation came inside the house
It is understood the men had a physical altercation in the living room while Mr Schwartz's wife and young daughter were asleep upstairs.

Mr Soper collapsed and lost consciousness during the scuffle at the property.

Brad Soper

Neighbors said they heard yelling from next door and later performed CPR on Mr Soper before paramedics took over.

He could not be revived.

Mr Schwartz was taken to Narellan Police Station where he was questioned for several hours.

He was released without charge pending an ongoing investigation.

Behaviour was 'out of character'
Brad Soper competed in international weight lifting events around the world and was named Asia's strongest man in 2017.

He also ran a personal training business called "School of Strong", but the ABC has been told he had been struggling with money and a cocaine addiction.

The Bringelly man had recently been broken up with by his long-term girlfriend and had spent some time in hospital for kidney failure in the weeks leading up to his death.

Friends at the Smeaton Grange gym where he trained have described their shock after learning about the home invasion, saying Mr Soper's behaviour was "extremely out of character".

An autopsy is expected to reveal the cause of death in coming days, while police continue to investigate whether Mr Schwartz used "reasonable force" while trying to protect himself from the intruder.

Here is Brad Soper's last ig post:
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I wonder if he was a member here. The name sounds familiar.
 

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