Murder Sentencing in Organised Crime Context

A 31-year and 6-month prison sentence, with a 23-year non-parole period for a murder committed in 2015.

The offender and deceased were known to each other through their shared involvement in an outlaw motorcycle gang.

A criminal motorcycle gang that claimed to detach from the Rebels OMCG in the years 2015-2016.

The Rebels Burwood OMCG operated as a hierarchically structured criminal organization.

A body was transported to and dumped in a clearing on June 26, 2015.

Cameras on the Old Pacific Highway recorded the van movements involved in the body disposal.

Hornsby Shire Council compliance officers found the body on a fire trail on 26 June 2015.

The victim was found wearing discolored clothing; wet and with a bleach smell.

Multiple gunshot wounds to the head

Used to coat the victim's body

A .22 caliber firearm

Four shots fired by the same person

The body was submerged in bleach and later dumped

The suspect disposed of the body and hid his involvement

Statements about the effects of the crime

The suspect's account of the events

The suspect planned the victim's pickup and meeting

Compensation and settling financial disputes

Showed signs and actions which implied a risky or dangerous situation

The suspect planned the murder in advance

Body was submerged in ice following the murder

The suspect tried to cover up the murder

Physiological reaction to stress during a crime

Suspect tried to minimize or hide details of the murder

Medical examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death

The offender used bleach to clean the victim's body, potentially in the bathtub or at the disposal site.

The offender bought ice to preserve the victim's body before disposal.

The victim's body was transported in a van and dumped in a clearing.

The offender's initial motivation for getting rid of the body was to avoid drawing attention and involving others.

The offender later realized the severity of the situation and understood the potential outcomes of his actions.

The offender initially perceived the victim as a threat but later felt regret and remorse for his actions.

The offender grew up in a disadvantaged area and was involved in criminal activities from a young age.

The offender was associated with criminal figures and the Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.

The offender valued respect and loyalty within the criminal community, which influenced his actions.

Despite his involvement in criminal activities, the offender had a successful academic career.

The offender was assessed as mentally competent and not diagnosed with any psychiatric disorders, but he showed signs of remorse and fear.

The offender led a double life, balancing his criminal activities with his academic pursuits.

The offender expressed regret for the incident, showing a shift in his perspective towards his actions.

The offender's family encouraged him to pursue education and discouraged his involvement in criminal activities.

The offender attended a diverse high school and was suspended for fighting, but he ultimately achieved a good academic score.

The offender has reported experiencing clinically significant depression in the past, impacting his behavior and outlook.

Despite a history of serious offenses, the offender is assessed as having good potential for rehabilitation due to his intelligence, educational attainment, and prosocial attitudes.

The offender has not had any conduct problems in prison, suggesting a potential shift in behavior.

The offender has been the victim of an attack by another prisoner, highlighting the harsh realities of prison life.

Factors considered when determining a sentence include the seriousness of the offense, the offender's remorse and rehabilitation prospects, moral culpability, prior record, deterrence, prison conditions, and guilty pleas.

The gravity of the crime, assessed based on its nature and impact.

The degree of blameworthiness associated with the offender's actions.

The purpose of a sentence to discourage others from committing similar crimes.