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Molly Ticehurst’s family condemn her killer in emotional court hearing

The young mother’s family have delivered powerful statements to a court as Daniel Billings faces sentencing for her senseless murder.

Molly Ticehurst’s family condemn her killer in emotional court hearing

Members of Molly Ticehurst's family delivered victim impact statements in the NSW Supreme Court in Orange, where her body was discovered in Forbes two years ago. Daniel Billings, her ex-partner, pleaded guilty to murdering her in April 2024, while he was on bail for domestic violence offenses. The sentencing trial will occur on Thursday and Friday, with the sentence likely handed down the following week.

Tony Ticehurst, Molly's father, expressed his hope that Molly's screams would continue to haunt Billings every night. Ms. Ticehurst's cousin, Melissa Shaw, emphasized that each family member grieves differently and that Molly's passing has left an enduring impact. Billings arrived at court on Thursday in a black suit and police van, greeted by supporters wearing T-shirts reading "#HernameisMolly."

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