Man charged over murder near Sydney almost 9 years after pregnant 21-year-old's death

Man charged over murder near Sydney almost 9 years after pregnant 21-year-old's deathA 30-year-old man has been charged with murder following an investigation into the suspicious death of pregnant Hayley McClenahan-Ernst in 2017 and will appear in court on TuesdayNewsTannur Anders UK & World News Reporter04:07, 14 Apr 2026Updated 04:32, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA man will appear in court after being charged with the 2017 death of a 21-year-old(Image: NSW Police Force)A man will appear in court after being charged with the 2017 death of a 21-year-old.The man has been charged with murder following an investigation into the suspicious death of Hayley McClenahan-Ernst at Kingswood, in western Sydney, Australia. She was pregnant at the time of the incident.Police were called to a home at about 12.15am on Sunday 21 May 2017, where Hayley was found unresponsive.New South Wales Ambulance paramedics rendered assistance, but Hayley died at the scene.A 21-year-old man, known to Hayley, was charged at the time with contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (DV) and was dealt with by the courts.But detectives attended a property at Bucca, north of Coffs Harbour just before 7.30am on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 and arrested a 30-year-old man.Footage shared by NSW Police showed the tattooed man handcuffed and being led into a police vehicle.He was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station and charged with murder and will appear before Bail Division – Court One later in the day.View 2 ImagesPolice arrested a 30-year-old man(Image: NSW Police Force)The circumstances surrounding Hayley’s death were deemed suspicious and extensive investigations were conducted after her death in 2017.In 2025, a coronial inquest was suspended and the matter was referred to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.In October 2025, detectives attached to Nepean Police Command reviewed the matter and have continued to conduct inquiries.Article continues belowAfter further inquiries and a public a...