Molly Ticehurst’s parents fought for 870 days to see her killer jailed. Their courage may help save other women
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•Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:15 GMT
📰 What Happened
Daniel Billings has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for murdering his ex-girlfriend Molly Ticehurst. The 28-year-old mother and childcare worker was killed at her home in Forbes, in central western NSW, in 2024.
Billings broke into her bedroom and stabbed her just before midnight on 21 April 2024. He will serve at least 20 years before he can apply for parole. He will be 49 years old by then.
She had reported sexual assault allegations to police two weeks before the attack. Those charges were dropped when he pleaded guilty to murder.
🔍 The Backstory
Billings was out on bail when he killed Molly. Her parents, Tony Ticehurst and Kate Shaw, spent 870 days seeking justice for their daughter. They sat in court on Friday to hear the sentence.
Since her death, Molly's parents have spoken publicly about violence against women. They want the system to do far more to keep women safe from abusive former partners.
🎯 Why It Matters
It shows how often women are killed by partners after asking for help. The case has pushed bail laws and domestic violence to the centre of public debate.
Daniel Billings has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for murdering his ex-girlfriend Molly Ticehurst. The 28-year-old mother and childcare worker was killed at her home in Forbes, in central western NSW, in 2024.
Billings broke into her bedroom and stabbed her just before midnight on 21 April 2024. He will serve at least 20 years before he can apply for parole. He will be 49 years old by then.
She had reported sexual assault allegations to police two weeks before the attack. Those charges were dropped when he pleaded guilty to murder.
Billings was out on bail when he killed Molly. Her parents, Tony Ticehurst and Kate Shaw, spent 870 days seeking justice for their daughter. They sat in court on Friday to hear the sentence.
Since her death, Molly's parents have spoken publicly about violence against women. They want the system to do far more to keep women safe from abusive former partners.
It shows how often women are killed by partners after asking for help. The case has pushed bail laws and domestic violence to the centre of public debate.