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The 59 seconds key to Molly's murderer's jail time
- On Friday, Justice Natalie Adams sentenced Daniel Billings to 28 years in prison for the April 2024 stabbing murder of Molly Ticehurst, with a non-parole period of 20 years.
- Billings broke into Ms Ticehurst's Forbes home on April 21, 2024, stabbing her 15 times while on bail for stalking and sexual assault charges against her.
- Recordings played in court showed Billings singing "When The Man Comes Around" while driving to the scene armed with a hunting knife; Justice Adams found the attack "consistent with her being attacked almost immediately."
- Ms Ticehurst's father, Tony, told Billings, "I hope that every night, Molly's screams keep you awake," as her death prompted New South Wales domestic violence bail reforms mandating electronic monitoring.
- Monash University researcher Associate Professor Harris characterized Billings' behavior as "the archetype of coercive control," noting perpetrators use violence to "control the narrative" and discredit victims in high-risk cases.
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