A man's body has been found at the same farm where a woman and three children were shot dead in a suspected murder-suicide near Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Mr Hunt's body was found in the farm's dam along with a firearm.
#Lockhart update: Police to hold a 3pm press conf after a body was recovered from a dam >> http://t.co/365DKM79eJ
Local police described the farm as a "horrific scene" and reportedly found a suicide note on Wednesday.
Police describe the murders of a mother & 3 young children as 𠆊 horrific scene': http://t.co/0ZXMOlSoKv #TenNews 5pm
The murder-suicide tragedy has gripped the small Riverina community of Lockhart, with the local newspaper publishing tributes to the victims.
Touching tributes to Kim Hunt from her colleagues this morning http://t.co/cPluqpS0Ri @DailyAdvertiser #boreecreek
Kim Hunt is being remembered as a 'bubbly', active member of the local community who worked as a registered nurse at the Lockhart Multi Purpose Service since 2000.
"Both council and the whole community are devastated by this heartbreaking event and we offer our sincere condolences to family members and friends," said Lockhart mayor Peter Yates to the Daily Advertiser.
Mr Yates called the incident a 'dreadful loss to the community' and that "We need to stick together through this trying period."
Mum, three children shot dead on rural #NSW farm. Hunt for missing father. http://t.co/U6z2yi22w8
UPDATE 1700 AEST Thursday, A statement from Jenny Geppert (sister to Kim Hunt) on behalf of relatives of the family was distributed by NSW Police.
In regards to the recent tragedy within our family.All that can be felt is an indescribable numbness and all encompassing, heart wrenching sadness with losing my sister, brother-in-law, nephew and nieces.My most beautiful, spirited sister, Kim, whom I idolized and adored; my dear brother in law, Geoff, who was incredibly generous and kind-hearted; my beautiful nephew and nieces Fletcher, Mia and Phoebe, who I cherished and thought of as my own children. All are loved dearly. The void that is left in our lives is immeasurable. They are profoundly missed.We have had overwhelming support from family and friends as well as the local community and beyond. I cannot express enough appreciation for this kindness.Thank You.Please give a hug to those you love and count your blessings that they are with you.