Nomads bikie Brad Bowtell dies from suspected medical episode after high-ranking member is found collapsed in his home
A notorious high-ranking member of the Nomads motorcycle gang has died following a suspected medical episode after being found collapsed in his home.
Ex-president Brad Bowtell, 40, suddenly collapsed at his home on Madden Parade in Singleton Heights, west of Newcastle, NSW, about 11.30pm on Sunday.
Paramedics rushed the 40-year-old to hospital, but he did not survive.
Bowtell had long been the face of the Nomads and was a key figure in the club’s war against rival gang Finks.
Underworld sources said Bowtell’s death was a major blow to the club and its members.
Former Nomads president Brad Bowtell (pictured) has died after a suspected medical episode at his home
“He’s essentially been the face of the Nomads in Newcastle for 10 years, controlling everything and bringing in guys,” they told the paper. Daily telegram.
“This will be devastating for them.”
Bowtell made headlines during the violent war between the Nomads and the Finks, which raged through the Hunter region in 2018.
The gang’s attacks, including a drive-by attack on Bowtell’s home, led to NSW Police issuing serious crime prevention orders against him and other members of both gangs.
Police accused Botwell, as well as several other gang members, of participating in a criminal group.
While being sentenced on these charges in the NSW District Court, Bowtell revealed how he was lured into joining the banned club.
The heavily tattooed Bowtell explained that he had no criminal record when he joined the Newcastle branch of Nomads in 2014.
He explained that the lure of a flashier life, including being surrounded by beautiful women, enticed him to join.
The 40-year-old joined Nomads in 2014 after being seduced by the flashy lifestyle and quickly rose through the ranks
“I was approached by some members of the club in the gym over a number of weeks, to months,,” Bowtell told the court at the time.
“They kept approaching me to hang out with them and go to social events.
“From there they kind of laid it out for me and joined in.” They painted a picture that it would be a good thing to do, which ultimately wasn’t the case.”
Bowtell quickly rose through the ranks of the gang, claiming that his imposing physical figure aided in his advancement.