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Dead cat dug up from late property tycoon's gravesite after gruesome package sent to son

Police are investigating whether a family feud is behind a sickening attack on the gravesite of a late property tycoon.

The shock discovery was made beneath the ground, just hours after a sinister package was delivered to Con Polites' son.

The cat carrier with a dead cat inside was dug up at the gravesite.
The cat carrier with a dead cat inside was dug up at the gravesite.

A cemetery worker was tasked to dig at Mr Polites’ gravesite as police watched on, knowing what they were about to find.

Eventually a pet carrier containing a dead cat, wrapped in a towel was dug up.

7 News understands the cat was deliberately buried in the 15-year-old plot, as a message to Mr Polites’ family.

A package was also sent to Con Polites son, with an animal body part believed to have been inside.
A package was also sent to Con Polites son, with an animal body part believed to have been inside.

Mr Polites son George was also sent a bowl adorned with a red ribbon, which allegedly contained a fresh animal liver.

It was dropped off to his beachside home about 3.55am on Tuesday.

The package also contained a birthday candle and a handwritten note.

Mr Polites’ home has top-level surveillance and cameras captured the delivery.

The cat was found inside late property tycoon Con Polites' gravesite.
The cat was found inside late property tycoon Con Polites' gravesite.

The video is being examined by police.

7 News understands the bizarre and gruesome acts may be part of a long running dispute involving a relative.

Police are also investigating the acid bombing of two cars.

Court records show the Polites’ Group took out an intervention order against a family member in September 2015.

Five years ago the home was peppered with bullets in an attack, which at the time George described it a case of mistaken identity.