Daniel Billings sentenced for murder of childcare worker Molly TicehurstBy Lani Oataway and Hamish Cole
Posted Fri 11 Sep 2026 at 11:39amFri 11 Sep 2026 at 11:39amFri 11 Sep 2026 at 11:39am
The killer of childcare worker Molly Ticehurst has been sentenced to 28 years in jail.
Daniel Billings was sentenced in the Orange Supreme Court today by Justice Natalie Adams, who imposed a non-parole period of 20 years.
He broke into her Forbes home through a bedroom window just before 11:30pm on April 21, 2024, and stabbed his ex partner several times to the face and neck.
“Mr Billings was aware that Ms Ticehurst had previously told police about her fears that he would break through the window and get to her before police could get there,” Justice Adams said.
“Mr Billings ultimately chose to carry out the fatal assault by doing exactly what he threatened to do.
“It must have been absolutely terrifying for Ms Ticehurst to die knowing her worst fears had been realised.“
BIllings pleaded guilty to the offence in November last year.
He killed the mother of one while he was on bail for charges against Ms Ticehurst, including sexual assault, stalking and intimidation.
She had an apprehended domestic violence order against him.
Ms Ticehurst’s murder was the catalyst for changes to domestic violence bail laws in New South Wales.
The reforms, which included mandatory electronic ankle monitors for people on bail for certain offences, were called Molly’s Law.
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