This table is intended to be used as a guide only. Individual cases should be read if they are to be relied upon.

Standard non-parole period (offences on or after 1.2.2003)
Where the victim was a police officer, emergency services worker, correctional officer, judicial officer, health worker, teacher, community worker, or other public official, exercising public or community functions and the offence arose because of the victim’s occupation or voluntary work

25 years

25 years

20 years

NAME	DATE	PLEA	SENTENCE	APPEAL	RECORD	HOW KILLED	INVOLVEMENT & SUMMARY
MIDDIS (30)	NSWSC Enderby J 6.5.1991	PG (day 7 of trial)	MT 12y AT 3y		minor	strangled intent to kill	Strangled wife - degree of provocation. Intellectually handicapped - gave evidence for Crown.
MILES (18)	NSWSC Mathews J 23.3.1992 NSW CCA 28.3.1995	VG	MT 12y 6m AT 5y 6m	Conviction AD	nil	stabbed	Crime of passion against ex-girlfriend. Diminished responsibility rejected.
DUNDAS (26)	NSWSC Studdert J 15.4.1992	VG	MT 11y AT 5y		minor	stabbed	Stabbed de facto. Provocation rejected (alcohol).
WEBB (40)	NSWSC B-Parker J 17.6.1992	PG	MT 11y AT 3y		property offences, no violence	shot intent to kill	Separated from wife after retrenched – threats to kill - travelled 6 months - purchased gun in Adelaide then travelled to Broken Hill and shot sleeping wife - only admitted guilt when weapon found.
DAVISON (19)	NSWSC Wood J 11.9.1992	PG	MT 13y 5m AT 7y		nil	strangled / stabbed	Killed girlfriend – V bashed, with fractures to head, & set alight when dead.
OBHOLZ (43)	NSWSC Abadee J 18.9.1992	VG 1 x murder 2 x mansl 7 x culp drive (GBH) 8 x AOABH	MT 16y AT 8y		Restraining order. Had been violent to victim	stabbed intent to kill	Went to ex-girlfriend’s office, locked her in & stabbed her savagely - deliberately drove into path of bus killing 2 & injuring 15 - premeditated. murder with degree of cunning – jealousy - insanity & DR rejected - driving into bus attempted suicide.
ROBINSON (53)	NSWSC McInerney J 16.10.1992	VG 2 x murder	MT 14y AT 4y			shot intent to kill	Shot ex-wife and boyfriend. Killing of boyfriend pre-meditated, but not that of wife.
CAMERON (37)	NSWSC Newman J 16.10.1992	VG	Life		prior murder x 2	assaulted and drowned in blood	Lured female through radio ad for relationship. Similar offence committed previously
STRONG (25)	NSWSC Loveday J 2.12.1992	PG during trial	MT 11y AT 5y		nil	stabbed	Stabbed de facto wife whilst she was sleeping.
TWALA (30)	NSWSC Sully J 18.3.1993 NSW CCA 4.11.1994	VG	Life	AA MT 15y AT 5y	nil	stabbed intent GBH	Brutal stabbing of estranged wife. Psychiatric history. Diminished responsibility rejected.
CORRIGAN (34)	NSWSC Finlay J 15.4.1993	VG	MT 16y 6m AT 5y 6m		nil	shot intent to kill	Shot pregnant wife. Personality disorder with unmet dependency needs. Premeditated “with a degree of calculation”.
HEO (29)	NSWSC Allen J 21.5.1993	VG	MT 11y AT 3y 8m		lengthy	stabbed intent GBH	Obsessed with V who rejected him
HUYNH (27)	NSWSC James J 19.7.1993	PG	MT 10y AT 4y		nil	stabbed intent to kill	Stabbing of ex-girlfriend.
CHETCUTI (47)	NSW CCA 24.12.1993	VG	MT 18y AT 6y	AD	nil	drowned intent to kill	Killed estranged wife because feared she would win property case in Family Court case. Forced her off road, kidnapped her, battered with rock then put her in lake (unconscious) believing she was dead.
EDWARDS	NSWSC Hunt CJ at CL 25.3.1994 NSW CCA 2.8.1995	VG	MT 11y 6m AT 4y	Conviction AD	nil	drowned intent GBH	Drowned wife in bathtub after argument.
BERGER (47)	NSWSC Finlay J 21.3.1995	VG	MT 21y AT 7y		manslaughter x 2	smashed wine bottle over head intent to kill	Killed de facto wife after argument.
TAYLOR (55)	NSW CCA 18.4.1995	VG	MT 15y AT 5y	AD	nil	shot	Shot wife of 29 years after she told him she was leaving him.
STREET	NSWDC Dunford J 29.6.1995 NSW CCA 17.12.1996	VG 2 x Murder	Life	AD	violence, sexual offences	suffocated / stabbed	Suffocated wife. Stabbed new female partner 12 weeks later. Second V found in suitcase by police at A’s premises during search regarding death of As wife.
BAKER (46)	NSW CCA 20.9.1995	PG 6 x Murder Attempt murder	Life	AD	minor	shot intent kill	Murdered 6 people after breakdown of relationship with one of victims.
CAPAR	NSWSC Smart J 27.10.1995	VG	MT 11y 6m AT 5y 6m			stabbed intent GBH or kill	Stabbed wife after argument. Depression. Believed wife was having an affair. Turkish background .
NIXON (35)	NSW CCA 31.10.1995	PG	MT 13y 6m AT 4y 6m	AD	record of violence	strangled	During argument with ex-girlfriend in bushland strangled her, leaving her in a shallow grave Initial denial but then admitted when no other evidence. Intoxicated by drugs & liquor. Distressed by end of relationship
HERRING (43)	NSWSC B-Parker J 4.12.1995 NSW CCA 24.11.1998	VG	MT 18y AT 4y 3m	AD	AOABH, dishonesty, mal. Damage	drowned intent kill	Wife drowning. Substantial insurance policy. No contrition. At first trial sentenced to life imprisonment but conviction quashed on appeal.
CHEUNG (28)	NSW CCA 11.12.1995	PG	MT 13y 6m AT 4y	AD	nil	cut throat and stabbed	Killed de facto as she was leaving him.
EVERETT	NSW CCA 13.12.1995	VG	MT 18y AT 6y	AA MT 16y AT 5y	nil	burnt intent GBH	Set wife on fire with petrol. Original sentence at high end for “relationship” murder.
WHITE	NSWSC Hidden J 11.10.1996	VG	MT 10y AT 5y		minor	assaulted and strangled	Attack resulted from “passion arising from relationship”. Schizophrenic.
PANTOJA (29)	NSWSC Barr J 5.3.1997 NSW CCA 5.11.1998	VG	MT 13y 6m AT 4y 6m	AD	nil	Assault / strangulation intent kill	Retrial. Murdered wife and sexually assaulted sister-in-law. Motivated by sexual passion for sister-in-law.
VELEVSKI (29)	NSWSC Dunford J 26.9.1997 NSW CCA [96] 10.5.1999 HCA [4] 14.2.2002	VG 4 x Murder	MT 19y AT 6y	Conviction AD	nil relevant	cut throat intent to kill	Cut throat of wife, 6y daughter and 3m twins - left them in bedroom - deliberate killings involving considerable degree of planning.
NGUYEN	NSW CCA 20.3.1998	VG Murder PG 2 x mal wound	MT 9y AT 5y	Conviction AD	AVO	stabbed	Angered when wife planned to move with children. Splashed acid in face of daughter and friend. Stabbed wife six times. Stabbed daughter and friend. Issue at trial was diminished responsibility.
WHITMORE (66)	NSW CCA [75] 24.7.1998	VG	MT 15y AT 10y	AD	AOABH	shot intent kill	Shot dead lover when she threatened to leave. Some element of premeditation.
KINGI (31)	NSWSC Hidden J 18.12.1998	PG	MT 10y AT 4y		minor and irrelevant	stabbed	Argued with estranged wife - she threatened to injure daughter. Obtained knife and iron bar from home and returned to kill wife. Dropped child at brother’s house and went to police. Moved by ‘anger and frustration’ not ‘revenge and hatred’. Good rehabilitation prospects.
BARAC (32)	NSWSC Greg James J [61] 16.2.1999	PG	MT 20y AT 10y		mal wound with intent on first wife	stabbed intent kill or GBH	Stabbed wife and dumped body in bushland.
LEONARD (28)	NSWSC Sully J [510] 28.5.1999	VG	MT 12y AT 4y		nil	shot intent kill or GBH	Shot de facto during argument. Relationship strained and V had returned from sexual liaison with another man. Taunts as to sexual prowess. Genuine remorse, threatened in gaol, attempted suicide, good prospects of rehabilitation.
BARRY (41)	NSWSC Newman J [659] 18.9.1999 NSW CCA [138] 13.4.2000	VG Murder Mal wound w/i GBH	MT 18y AT 6y	AD	nil	stabbed intent kill or GBH	Stabbed wife in presence of stepdaughter (probably over access to children). Also wounded stepdaughter. Violent childhood.
LEUNG	NSWSC Hulme J [1108] 11.11.1999	VG	MT 14y AT 4y			strangled intent kill	Strangled wife during argument at home.
JANG (57)	NSWSC Bell J [1153] 3.12.1999	PG 2 x Murder	MT 18y AT 6y		nil offence breached AVO	stabbed intent kill	Korean - stabbed wife during argument over immigration papers. Cut step daughter’s throat. Culmination of arguments. No remorse.
LEWIS (62) Co-offender: ROSE	NSW SC Ireland J 9.6.2000 NSW CCA [448] 9.11.2001	VG 2 x murder	Life	AD	nil	shooting and stabbing	Participated in joint criminal enterprise with Rose in killing of de facto and her business employee - victims killed by Rose inside business premises - premises set on fire - contract killing.
SERRATORE (22)	NSWSC Kirby J [696] 20.7.2000 NSWCCA [123] 6.4.2001	VG	20y NPP 14y	Conviction AD	nil	assault intent kill	Convicted of killing or arranging killing of girlfriend after she indicated intention to break off relationship. Decomposed body found several days after disappearance. Violent relationship. Good prospects of rehabilitation. Retrial
PARK (30)	NSWSC Sperling J 3.8.2000 NSW CCA [203] 23.7.2003 NSW CCA [142] 10.12.2003	VG 3 x Murder	26y NPP 19y 6m	Conviction AD Crown AD		suffocation intent kill	Suffocated wife and two infant children and dumped bodies in bushland. Highly charged emotional state at time of killing. Some remorse; admissions shortened trial; protective custody
ELPHICK	NSWSC G. James J [977] 20.10.2000 NSW CCA [273] 2.7.2002	PG	15y NPP 12y	AD	minor	boning knife intent kill	Stabbed de facto in paroxysm of frustration and rage. Turbulent and violent relationship. Angered by V’s refusal to give up drugs and prostitution. Egocentric with little contrition for consequences of act; hope for rehabilitation; good worker
BOND (51)	NSWSC [1059] James J 7.12.2000	VG	30y NPP 25y		substantial - on parole at time of offence for manslaughter of female	stabbing intent to kill	Stabbed 30y girlfriend three times at her home - not premeditated - no apparent motive - no history of violence in relationship - not pre-armed - severe attack. Previous manslaughter of female a significant aggravating circumstance.
CIKOS	NSWSC Dunford J [35] 9.2.2001	PG 3 x Murder	21y NPP 15y 6m		nil	suffocation and assault intent to kill	Killed de facto and sons aged 4 years and 18 months old. Passive man who endured months of aggression and abuse at hands of dominant de facto wife. Reacted to de facto’s ultimatum that he kill de facto’s friend by certain date. Genuine remorse - 10-15% discount for guilty plea - strict protection
MATHESON (27)	NSWSC [332] Howie J 11.5.2001	VG	20y NPP 15y		little criminal record - prior assault in context of jealousy in relation to victim	shot intent to kill	Shot former de facto in head while she was on ground. Angered V refused to reconcile. Shortened rifle. Pre-meditation. Culpability reduced by personality disorders and depressive illness.
CHEATHAM	NSWSC [580] Grove J 6.7.2001 NSW CCA [360] 29.8.2002	VG 2 x Murder 1 x Wound w/i to murder	24y NPP 16y	AA 22y NPP 14y		stabbed	Stabbed wife and three year old daughter to death and attempted to stab baby to death - believed he was suffering from AIDS and had infected family. Protective custody because worked in juvenile justice system. – Retrial after successful conviction appeal.
BALLANGARRY (28)	NSWSC [642] Sully J 27.7.2001	PG	17y NPP 11y		prior convictions for assault	assault at least intent to cause gbh	Bashed female to death during argument about her relationship with another man. Smashed her head against tiled verandah, and stomped on her head several times. Aboriginal male - mild developmental disability, head injuries and alcohol induced brain damage - intoxicated at time of offence - sad and deprived background - remorse.
MAXWELL	NSW CCA [362] 14.9.2001	VG	MT 10y AT 6y	AD	insignificant	shooting	Shot estranged wife outside child care centre. Obsessional, discursive, narcissistic and suspicious personality traits - in marked distress at time of killing.
HURLEY (32)	NSWSC [1007] Levine J 2.11.2001	VG	18y NPP 13y 6m		nil	assault and stabbing intent to kill	Visited estranged de facto wife - assaulted her with wooden tool handle and hammer and stabbed her twice in chest. Some history of mental disorder - profoundly affected by death
TOKI (34)	NSWSC [1036] Howie J 9.11.2001 NSW CCA [125] 13.5.2003	VG	24y NPP 18y	AA 22y NPP 16y 6m	lengthy criminal record including assault	assault intent to kill	Beat de facto wife to death using piece of wood - extensive injuries inflicted - history of repeated violence against V - loss of self control Genuine remorse - born in Cook Islands -
BADANJAK (53)	NSWSC [1041] Greg James J 16.11.2001 NSW CCA [395] 25.10.2004	early PG	16y NPP 12y	AD	prior record for violence against wife	stabbing	Stabbed wife with kitchen knife - frenzy occasioned by anger - history of violence within relationship. Some cognitive defects - Croatian - estranged from family
JOINER (37)	NSWSC [1163] Whealy J 14.12.2001 NSW CCA [354] 28.8.2002 (2002) 133 A Crim R 90	VG	18y NPP 13y 6m	Conviction AD	nil	assault intent to do gbh	Viciously assaulted wife during argument – death caused by kicking or striking head with rock - Abandoned body in boot of car on street - Relationship characterised by violence on part of offender
PRIOR	NSWSC [56] Grove J 12.2.2002	PG	16y NPP 12y		prior convictions for drug offences	assault and strangulation	Bashed and strangled estranged wife to death when she ended relationship. Buried in shallow grave. Serious and long term drug addiction
HUNT (69)	NSWSC [66] Dowd J 19.2.2002 NSW CCA [301] 27.10.2003	VG	14y NPP 10y	Conviction AD	minor	stabbing intent to kill	Chased girlfriend through caravan park and stabbed her many times - Volatile relationship due to alcohol - Some degree of forethought - Some degree of loss of control through drugs and alcohol Aboriginal - Health problems including significant hearing loss- Age - Remorse - Borderline intellectual impairment
MILES (27)	NSWSC [84] Hidden J 26.2.2002 NSW CCA [276] 18.7.2002	PG	25y NPP 19y	Crown AA Life	murder	stabbing	Serving jail sentence for murder of girlfriend in 1990 when 18 years of age. Escaped from prison to be with a new girlfriend. Found her with another male. Stabbed her in presence of her children. Had been model prisoner.
MARTIN (23)	NSWSC [577] Barr J 18.6.2002	PG	16y NPP 12y		included assaults on victim	assault intent to kill	Assaulted ex de facto wife - Motivated by jealousy - Previously made threats to kill - Offence committed within 24h of being released after serving sentence for assaults on victim. Aboriginal with deprived childhood resulting in early alcohol abuse - Feared retribution in custody - Some prospects of rehabilitation
MEHMET (38)	NSWSC [1154] Bell J 12.12.2002 NSW CCA [24] 24.2.2004	VG	18y NPP 13y 6m	AD		stabbing	During argument with estranged wife stabbed her in chest 7 times - Attempted to clean up scene Uncharacteristic behaviour - Some degree of provocation and loss of self control - Unpremeditated
SIEVERS (58)	NSWSC [1257] 18.12.2002 Sully J NSW CCA [463] 17.12.2004	VG	Life	AD	serious record for violence - shooting murder of estranged wife	stabbing intent to cause GBH	Stabbed de facto wife during argument - Disposed of body in country - Volatile and violent relationship - Element of provocation Protective custody - Health problems - Disturbed and violent childhood - Personality disorder making him dangerous in domestic situations involving extreme stress
ANDREWS (47)	6.2.2003 NSW CCA [7]	VG	21y NPP 16y	AD	nil relevant	shooting	Shot wife after she ended relationship - Multiple shots - Depressed at time of offence - Emotional situation - Degree of planning Isolated aberration - Unlikely to re-offend
KENNING (40)	NSWSC [84] Whealy J 20.2.2003	PG Murder AOABH	21y 3m NPP 16y		minor	assault intent to cause GBH	Assaulted de facto in savage beating - Accused her of sexual infidelity - Use of blunt instrument - Extreme sexual violence - Also assaulted male with tree branch History of domestic violence - Some remorse
WALKINGTON (37)	NSWSC [517] Newman AJ 6.6.2003 NSW CCA [285] 3.10.2003	VG	18y NPP 12y	Crown AD	Assault on victim	Stabbing	Stabbed estranged de facto 23 times – Subsequently kicked body – Spontaneous – Intoxicated – Upper end of culpability Prior good character – Good prospects of rehabilitation
MASKEY (46)	NSWSC [1029] Newman J 11.7.2003	PG	20y NPP 14y		Nil relevant except breach of apprehended violence order	Stabbing Intent to kill	Stabbed wife 27 times in chest with kitchen knife – No premeditation – Deteriorating relationship with violence on both sides Received serious head injury from assault by wife on earlier occasion
FLANJAK (53)	NSWSC [779] Adams J 20.8.2003	VG	20y NPP 15y		Nil	Shooting	Emptied magazine of berretta automatic pistol into estranged lover, using final cartridge on self – Emotion, anger and despair
JOSEPH (46)	NSWSC [1080] Greg James J 21.11.2003	PG	15y NPP 11y		Nil	Assault Intent to cause GBH	Assaulted wife asleep in bed with club lock – Sustained and frenzied attack – Relationship broken down – Child sleeping in bedroom with wife Sri Lankan
BROWN (42)	NSWSC [194] Hulme J 6.2.2004	VG	18y NPP 13y 6m		Minor and irrelevant	Assault	Unpremeditated assault on wife with heavy doorstop – Probable outburst of violence or anger during argument Out of character – Father to 3 children
GOODWIN (57)	NSWSC [757] 12.8.2004 Howie J	PG 2 x Murder	27y NPP 21y 6m		Insignificant record	Shooting Intent to kill	Shot estranged wife and new partner – element of planning Highly disturbed state resulting from separation – Attempted suicide
MS (17)	NSWSC [730] Dunford J 13.8.2004	VG	17y NPP 11y		Lengthy record including common assault and mal wounding	Strangulation Intent to kill	Killed 15y girlfriend by strangling her with shoelaces – Relationship marked by violence towards V Aboriginal – Physically abused and dislocated throughout childhood – Alcohol and drug addiction – Good prospects of rehabilitation
EAGLESHAM (30)	NSWSC [747] Barr J 27.8.2004	VG	20y NPP 15y		Not stated	Knife across throat Intent to kill	Carefully planned murder of recently estranged wife Depressed – may have been sexually assaulted as child – precluded from contact with son – subsequent assaults on family members
TAOUK (55)	NSWSC [981] Barr J 22.10.2004 NSW CCA [155] 7.6.2005	VG 2 x Murder	22y NPP 15y	Conviction AD	Old firearm offence – drug offence	Shooting Intent to kill	Shot wife and brother in law in house while preparing for bed – no premeditation – no real explanation for shooting – good relationship with both victims Poor health
KISELJEV (66)	NSWSC [1030] Dunford J 12.11.2004	PG	16y NPP 11y		Nil	Assault and asphyxiation	Killed young wife during argument by assaulting her with shoe and asphyxiating with cloth over mouth – Unhappy and dysfunctional marriage – Element of provocation – Spontaneous Croatian – Remorse – Prior good conduct – Remorse
O’CONNELL (18)	NSWSC [1120] Davidson AJ 19.11.2004	PG	35y NPP 25y		Juvenile record for serious crimes of violence	49 injuries, inc 10 stab wounds intent to kill	Killed 15y girl with whom he was having casual relationship – horrific wounds – violent sexual proclivities – disposed of body in nearby garbage bin – deliberately attempted to divert suspicion Victim of abuse by stepfathers – drug and alcohol problems – dyslexia/ADHD – remorse – youth – 20% discount for plea – but for youth and plea, life sentence would have been imposed – limited protective custody
KEIR (30) / (45)	NSWSC [1194] Campbell AJ 13.12.2004	VG	22y NPP 16y		Nil relevant (NB acquitted of murdering second wife)	Strangulation Intent to do GBH	Probably strangled wife - Body found in backyard - Obsessed and jealous towards wife - Made threats and violent - Angered by wife’s attempt to leave – Lied about wife leaving him Third trial – application of Gilmore principle Earlier trials: NSWSC [111] Adams J 29.2.2000 NSWSC [140] Kirby J 21.3.2003 NSW CCA [30] 28.2.204 (2002) 127 A Crim R 198
VU (35)	NSWSC [271] Barr J 1.4.2005	PG (during trial) Sched: 2 x Breach DVO Assault	18y NPP 13y 6m		Breached DVO	Assault Intent GBH	Brutal assault on ex-de facto wife – History of assault and rape of victim Victim suffered mental problems
REID (37)	NSWSC [230] Hulme J 1.4.2005	PG	22y 6m NPP 17y		Substantial record including assaults but no full time custody – breached bail	Stabbing Intent to kill	Premeditated attack on ex-de facto in home – hit with hammer and stabbed in neck – sustained attack – cleaned up and concealed body – motive unclear Evidence of tendency towards vi9olence – no remorse
PERRY (48)	NSWSC Newman AJ 28.4.2005	PG Murder 2 x Agg Indecent Ass	Murder 25y NPP 18y 9m Total: 25y NPP 20y 9m		Lengthy and serious record – includes arson	Assault / Strangulation	Became angry with girlfriend and assaulted and strangled her – sexually assaulted corpse – defiled body with sexual toys and faeces – indecently assaulted victims 7y daughter – voluntary confession to police – impulsive offences
KALOUF	NSW CCA [395] 18.11.2005	VG	20y NPP 13y 6m	Conviction AD		Stabbed	Stabbed lover in hotel room – conviction appeal only
VERSLYUS (32)	NSWSC [188] Newman AJ 24.3.2006	VG	26y 8m NPP 20y		Priors – no violence	Strangled Intent to do gbh	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Strangled girlfriend during argument – prior threats – not premeditated
MATHESON (21)	NSWSC [332] Mathews AJ 28.4.2006	VG	27y NPP 18y		Nil	Strangled	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Strangled ex-girlfriend – hid body in cricket bag – premeditated – brutal and cruel killing Suffering mental disorder affecting imprisonment
MENCARIOUS (37)	NSWSC [719] Grove J 17.7.2006	VG	26y 8m NPP 20y		Nil	Asphyxiation Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Attacked wife with bottle – asphyxiated – history of violence – middle range offence
SHEPHERD (35)	NSWSC [799] Hoeben J 11.8.2006	VG	20y NPP 15y		Nil	Bashing Intent gbh	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Assaulted wife with iron and hammer during argument – Death caused by blood loss – Intoxicated – Unpremeditated – below mid range Genuine remorse – Good character – Good prospects of rehabilitation
WALLACE (55)	NSWSC [897] James J 8.9.2006	VG	20y NPP 14y		Breached parole for drug offences	Shot Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Shot female lover in back of head - premeditated but motive unclear – concealed body in bush Former prison officer and police officer – brain damage resulting from assault in gaol.
CHRISTOV (52)	NSWSC [1179] Kirby J 17.11.2006	VG	23y NPP 17y		Violence	Strangulation Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Strangled ex-girlfriend during struggle in victim’s home– angered at break up – mid-range Remorse – protective custody – reasonable prospects of rehabilitation
GOEBEL-McGREGOR (62)	NSW CCA [390] 15.12.2006	VG	20y NPP 15y	AD	Minor	Shooting Intent to kill	Shot wife in back of head during argument over custody of children Depressive illness – good character
JOYCE (37)	NSWSC [218] James J 23.3.2007	VG Murder Sched: 3 Firearms offences	21y NPP 16y		Minor and old	Strangulation Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Strangled estranged wife during argument – drowned in pool – spontaneous offence – some loss of car – below mid-range Protective custody
ROBINSON (32)	NSWSC [460] Hall J 11.5.2007	PG	21y NPP 16y		Nil	Stabbing Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Stabbed estranged de facto wife over 11 times at home unit – went to unit intending violence – history of violent abuse – breach of bail and AVO prohibiting approach to victim – pre-meditated offence Some remorse
DARCY (44)	NSWSC [1392] Berman AJ 14.12.2007	PG	20y NPP 15y		Non-custodial record	Stabbing Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Stabbed de facto partner in neck – heavily intoxicated – element of pre-mediation after earlier argument – prevented calling of ambulance – slightly below mid-range Aboriginal – suffers epilepsy – long history of alcohol abuse
RAJU (47)	NSWSC [1418] Bell J 14.12.2007	VG	21y NPP 16y		Record including assault of victim – breached bond	Unknown Intent to kill	Killed de facto wife after she planned to leave relationship with four children – disposed of body – method of killing and location of body unknown
THOMPSON (22)	NSWSC [109] Hoeben J 14.3.2008	PG	20y NPP 15y		Assault on same victim – breached bond and apprehended violence order	Assault Intent GBH	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Violent and sustained attack on de facto partner – angered at perceived relationship with ex-boyfriend – intoxicated – unpremeditated Samoan origin – drug abuser – genuine remorse
GALANTE (27)	NSWSC [319] Adams J 11.4.2008	PG	27y NPP 20y		Nil	Shooting Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Planned killing of pregnant wife – took complainant and young daughter to bushland and shot wife in back – left body in bush – reported wife missing to police – feared wife planing to leave with child
FAEHNDRICH (50)	NSWSC [877] Price J 29.4.2008	VG	20y NPP 15y		Priors for violence	Stabbing Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Stabbed female partner with scissors during argument in hotel room – Turbulent relationship – Victim attempting to leave relationship – element of provocation – suffering depression and personality disorder – lower half of mid-range of seriousness Offered to plead guilty to manslaughter – abusive childhood
WOOD	NSWSC [1273] Barr J 4.12.2008	VG	17y 4m NPP 13y		Nil	Assault	Threw girlfriend off cliff during argument – deteriorating relationship – spontaneous offence Delay
O’CONNOR (64)	NSWSC [1297] Studdert AJ 5.12.2008	VG	21y NPP 16y		Old offence of culpable driving	Shooting Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Shot wife twice as she descended from roof by ladder – spontaneous offence – element of provocation and loss of self control – history of arguments and disagreements in marriage – buried body – just below mid range Remorse – prospects of rehabilitation
EDWARDS (38)	NSWSC [164] Buddin J 17.3.2009	PG	18y 8m NPP 14y		Alcohol related – no gaol – breached bond and AVO	Assault Intent to inflict GBH	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Severe assault of girlfriend staying at offender’s house – no premeditation – both offender and V drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis – breached bond and AVO - a little below mid range Both aboriginal – difficult and abusive childhood – commenced drinking at 9y – smoking cannabis at 12y – alcoholic
AYTUGRUL (40)	NSWSC [275] RA Hulme J 16.4.2009	VG	28y NPP 21y		Nil	Stabbing Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Multiple stab wounds of ex-girlfriend in her home unit – prior stalking and obsessive behaviour – slightly above mid-range
Wilkinson (No.5) (28)	NSWSC [432] Johnson J 22.5.2009	PG Murder Arson	28y NPP 21y Arson: 6y NPP 4y 6m Total: 28y NPP 24y		Nil prior – subsequent assault	Unknown Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Killed pregnant lover to prevent complications to marriage –circumstances of killing unclear – body never found – took phone and made phone calls to leave false trail – set fire to house and went to neighbour tied up blaming victim – supplied multiple false accounts to police blaming others and suggesting burial places – murder above mid range – arson towards top of range No contrition or remorse – aboriginal liaison officer with police force – onerous custodial conditions
WALSH (69)	NSWSC [764] McCallum J 7.8.2009	PG 3 x Murder Att murder	2 x Murder Life Att Murder 16y NPP 12y Murder 20y NPP 15y		Nil	Assault, stabbing and drowning Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Grandfather hit wife with hammer and stabbed her to death – drowned 5y granddaughter in bath – assaulted 7y grandson with hammer then drowned in bath – bodies placed in bed – killed dog – children in care of grandparents while mother at work – lied to school about children being ill – assaulted daughter with axe when she returned to house – brain and skull injuries – planning and premeditation – no explanation for killings – murder of children worst case – murder of wife mid-range – assault on daughter well above mid range No mental illness
MEHTA (42)	NSWSC [814] Grove J 14.8.2009	PG 2 x Murder	Murder of wife 30y Murder of Stepdaughter Life		Assault on first wife – strangling and threat to kill	Strangulation Intent to kill	Offence committed after 1.2.2003 Strangled wife during argument – verbal threats and physical assaults made previously – killing observed by 9y stepdaughter - killed step daughter to prevent her reporting killing to police – method of killing unclear – threw bodies over cliff in Blue Mountains – discovered by bushwalkers 4 weeks later – lied to police – had son assist in deception - killed wife for financial reasons No evidence of remorse or rehabilitation
Valiukas (33 at offence – 43 at sentence)	NSWSC [808] Hulme J 14.8.2009	VG	18y NPP 13y 6m		nil	Strangled	Strangled former partner in her home –volatile relationship – strangled victim during an argument – suffering dissociative episode at time of killing – visions of violent father and person who molested him as a child – not fully aware of acts - spontaneous offence - hid body in chest and lied to children – took body and children to mother’s house and hid body in shed – lied about disappearance of victim – confessed to police 9 years later – offence below mid-range Prior good character – difficult custodial conditions