November 29th 2024.
A man from Perth, Western Australia has been sentenced to life in prison for brutally stabbing his own mother. Callum Cameron, a 31-year-old former IT student, was brought to tears as he was handed his sentence of at least 20 years in prison. The incident, which occurred four years ago, saw 63-year-old Carol Cameron phoning Triple Zero from her home in Perth's south-east. She was concerned about her son, who was overdosing on a combination of psychedelic drug Ayahuasca and prescription medication.
The ambulance officers arrived and were preparing to take Callum to the hospital when something unthinkable happened - he suddenly attacked his mother, stabbing her a shocking 62 times. Carol desperately begged the paramedics for help as she crawled away from her son. At the trial earlier this year, it was revealed that Callum had a history of drug-induced psychosis and untreated schizophrenia. His defense lawyers argued that this, combined with his intoxication, should be considered as manslaughter. However, the court ultimately found him guilty of murder.
The victim's long-term partner and Callum's father, Chris Hancock, was left devastated by the entire ordeal. The sentencing today saw Justice McGrath stating that he believed Callum had intended to kill his mother and that his intoxication was voluntary. He also added that he was not convinced that Callum's mental health disorder was the cause of his drug use that night.
During the sentencing, Callum had to be consoled by his lawyer after an outburst where he claimed that he did not think he would harm anyone if he overdosed and became tearful. He is currently in protective custody in prison, as he has received death threats from other inmates. He will not be eligible for parole until the year 2040.
The community has been shaken by this tragic incident, and it serves as a reminder of the dangers of drug use and untreated mental health disorders. As a precaution, it is important to look out for warning signs and seek help for ourselves and our loved ones. Stay informed and stay safe by downloading the 9NEWS app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. It will keep you updated on all the latest breaking news, sports, politics, and weather, with notifications sent straight to your smartphone.
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