Rebels bikie member Mark Easter Dead body dumped at Cowan near the Pacific Highway

HORNSBY ADVOCATE The usual tranquil suburb of Cowan became a crime scene last Friday after the discovery of the body of slain Rebels bikie Mark Easter.

NSW Police are present near Cowan on the Pacfic Highway where a body was found this afternoon. Photographer: Troy Snook

Two members of Hornsby Council staff made the grisly discovery of Rebels bikie Mark Easter about 8.30am while investigating an illegal dumping site on the Pacific Highway, near Glendale Rd.

“They instantly called the police and then their supervisor,” a council spokesman said. “They have been assisting police with their inquiries.

The scene near Cowan on the Pacfic Highway where a body was found. Photographer: Troy Snook.

“Both men are understandably shaken by the experience.

“They have returned to work today (Monday) and both have been given access to counselling. They will also be made available to the police at any time they are required.”

NSW Police investigate the scene. Photographer: Troy Snook

Dozens of police spent all day scouring local bushland looking for clues following the discovery of the slain bikie, who had been shot in the head and left on the side of the Pacific Highway.

The small, close-knit community of Cowan has been rattled by the crime.

“It’s a bit too close to home,” said a local man, who asked not to be named.

Another resident said it was a “bit discomforting”.

“Hopefully it will be a one-off and won’t happen again,” he said.

Mr Easter, 37, from Little Bay, was the Sergeant at Arms of the Rebels’ city chapter. He was last seen by his de facto having dinner at Potts Point last Tuesday night.

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Strike Force Nevorie has been set up by detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad with assistance from Ku-ring-gai Local Area Command to investigate the crime.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.