Mother Sarah Thomas killed in a public statement of 'outrageous violence'

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'Commando' knife killer jailed for life for stabbing mother-of-two in courthouse

The events played out in front of a court officer who was mediating the hearing, when he went to open the door.The events before and after were recorded byMs Thomas suffered six wounds, including a fatal stab to the neck that severed her carotid artery.

The court was told years earlier Turner had undergone training in"commando knife skills", which included being taught how to kill people by targeting their major arteries. He denied responsibility for the crime, claiming a workplace injury the year before led to him suffering seizuresHe said the only memories he had of events on that day were being at his home with his children and then being in the Joondalup Police Station with his hands covered in blood.The jury was given the option of delivering a verdict that Turner was not of sound mind at the time of the stabbing, but it rejected his defence and found him guilty of murder.

The court was told the couple had been in a relationship for eight years and had two children, but it ended in August 2016 and there were then disagreements about custody arrangements.

 

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We really need the death penalty for crimes like this...

Anyone have details on the Courts whether they have made changes to infrastructure/procedures to recognise high risk to women leaving, left relationships?

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