Murderer's child exploitation charge escalated to Supreme Court
Kerry Lee Whiting, serving 38 years for 2021 murders, faces a child exploitation material charge at the Supreme Court on December 18.
Kerry Lee Whiting was sentenced to 38 years. In 2021, he stabbed his ex-partner's new boyfriend to death in Ravenswood.
On October 30, he appeared at Launceston Magistrates. A child exploitation material charge was sent to the Supreme Court.
This charge relates to his arrest on November 25, 2021. During the hearing, Whiting interrupted many times.
He yelled over Magistrate Evan Hughes and was muted. Whiting wanted to discuss his appeal against his murder conviction.
Evan Hughes said that was not relevant to this hearing. On December 18, Whiting will face the child exploitation charge in the Supreme Court.
He also faces minor drug charges there. After serving 24 years, Whiting can apply for parole.
- 38 years for 2021 murders
- Prison sentence
- Ravenswood, stabbed 20 times each
- Crime location and method
- December 18, 2026
- Supreme Court date
- After 24 years served
- Parole eligibility
Why it mattersSerious new charges show this convicted murderer faces legal consequences for many more years.
AustraliaTasmania's justice system continues pursuing serious charges related to a high-profile 2021 crime.
Corroborated bytheadvocate.com.au
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