Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged

A man who murdered Molly Ticehurst will not face an appeal over his 28-year sentence for her death, which occurred in central western NSW in April 2024. Molly, a childcare worker, had reported her ex-partner Daniel Billings' abuse to the police months prior to her death. Billings was sentenced to a non-parole period of 20 years, with the judge expressing shock at the level of his culpability, noting that he had a deprived childhood that led to chronic depression.

The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions decided not to appeal the sentence, citing adherence to prosecution guidelines. The release of a government report into Molly's interactions with domestic violence services had been delayed until the conclusion of the legal process, leading to renewed calls for answers about the lead-up to her murder.