Man sentenced to 28 years for murdering ex-partner will be eligible for parole
Daniel Billings was sentenced to 28 years for murdering his ex-partner but will be eligible for parole in just 18 years.
Daniel Billings broke into Molly Ticehurst's Forbes home at 11.27pm on April 21, 2024, and stabbed her 15 times, focusing attacks on her face, head and neck. Two weeks earlier he had phoned her threatening to cut her head off.
Justice Natalie Adams found the killing was clearly planned. The 31-year-old was sentenced Friday to 28 years but will be eligible for parole in just 18 years.
Billings had been released on bail despite Molly reporting his threats to police, a decision that sparked outrage and led to bail law changes. The case has reignited calls for tougher sentencing rules on domestic violence murders.
- 28 years, parole eligible in 18 years
- Sentence length
- 15 stab wounds on April 21, 2024
- Attack details
- 31 years old at sentencing
- Killer's age
- Forbes home
- Victim's location
Why it mattersThe parole window raises questions about how courts balance punishment and release dates for the most serious domestic violence crimes.
