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Sentencing of Daniel Billings for murder of Molly Ticehurst

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Sentencing submissions concluded in the NSW Supreme Court for Daniel Billings, who pleaded guilty to the April 2024 murder of 28-year-old Molly Ticehurst. During hearings in Orange, the court reviewed video and audio recordings made by Billings. Forensic psychiatrist Olav Nielssen testified that these recordings functioned as ‘goodbye videos from a person who was going to die by suicide,’ suggesting Billings suffered from a depressive illness. Evidence revealed that Billings had previously threatened Ticehurst, telling her he would ‘get to her quicker’ than the police. Text messages showed Ticehurst asking Billings why he wanted to kill her weeks prior to the attack. It was noted that Billings had been released on conditional bail shortly before the murder, despite opposition from police. Prosecutors further noted a history of abuse, including allegations of sexual assault and the killing of the victim’s puppy. On September 10, 2026, Justice Natalie Adams sentenced Billings to 28 years in prison, stipulating he will not be eligible for parole until 2044. The court heard that during the April 21 attack in Forbes, Billings broke into Ticehurst’s bedroom and stabbed her 15 times with a hunting ~~knife.~~ knife in a window of approximately 59 seconds. Prosecutors described the attack as highly planned, citing a video of Billings driving to the residence while singing. Ticehurst’s family delivered emotional victim impact statements. Her father, Tony Ticehurst, addressed Billings directly to express his profound loss. The murder remains a significant catalyst for national discussions regarding gendered violence and the introduction of bail reforms known as ‘Molly’s Law.’ Justice Adams remarked that it must have been ‘absolutely terrifying’ for Ticehurst to die knowing her fears were being realized.

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