Before her death, Molly Ticehurst was allegedly threatened.

The recent court case of Daniel Billings has caused quite a stir, as his alleged behavior towards his former partner Molly Ticehurst was deemed to be escalating. Just a few days before Ticehurst's tragic death, Billings was released on bail, despite police expressing their concerns about his actions. Ticehurst, who was only 28 years old, was found dead in her home in Forbes on Monday, which was a devastating discovery for her loved ones and the community.

Billings had been arrested on April 5th and was facing 10 charges, including sexual assault, stalking, and intimidation, all of which date back to January. Despite the severity of these charges, Billings was initially kept behind bars. However, a transcript from his appearance in Dubbo Local Court the next morning revealed that the police sergeant involved argued for his release, claiming that there was a chance of endangering Ticehurst's safety if he remained in custody. The sergeant also mentioned that there had been repeated threats made to Ticehurst's family, with specific details of knowing her whereabouts and even coming in through her window.

While some may question why Billings was released on bail, Police Commissioner Karen Webb has defended the sergeant's submissions, stating that he presented them very well and they were strong arguments. The sergeant also urged the court to carefully scrutinize any potential bail conditions, although he did not explicitly state that the police opposed bail. In the end, bail was granted on the conditions that Billings report to the police daily, stay away from Forbes, and have no contact with Ticehurst.

However, just a few days later, on April 18th, an apprehended violence order was issued against Billings. Unfortunately, this was not enough to prevent Ticehurst's untimely death, as four days after the court appearance, she was found dead. The incident has sparked anger and devastation throughout the nation, with women in Ballarat and Newcastle leading rallies to honor the 26 women who have lost their lives this year alone at the hands of their intimate partners.

In light of this tragedy, there have been calls for a royal commission in New South Wales, with many demanding a reform of the bail laws. Premier Chris Minns has also expressed his concerns, stating that the current laws have failed people, particularly in Ticehurst's case. He plans to convene a special cabinet meeting next week to address these issues and find ways to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. It is clear that Ticehurst's death has had a profound impact on the community and has brought attention to the flaws in the justice system that need to be addressed.

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