October 9th 2024.
A tragic and heartbreaking incident occurred in October 2018 when a man named Paul Cohrs shot and killed his brother in New South Wales before turning the gun on his own 81-year-old mother in Victoria. The motive behind this horrific act was a long-standing family dispute that had been brewing for years. This senseless act of violence has now resulted in Cohrs being sentenced to a minimum of 23 years in prison by the Supreme Court of Victoria.
During the sentencing, Justice Lesley Taylor highlighted the premeditated and planned nature of Cohrs' actions, stating that they were driven by anger and grievance. She also expressed her disgust towards Cohrs for targeting his own elderly mother, who should have felt safe in her own home. Instead, she lived in fear that her own son would harm her, and unfortunately, those fears were realized in her final moments.
The strained relationship between Cohrs and his brother Raymond began in 2012 when they clashed over properties that were connected to the family business. Raymond, with the support of his mother, decided to get the properties appraised, including one where Cohrs and his wife were currently living. This decision led to a heated argument between the brothers, which ultimately resulted in Cohrs shooting his brother multiple times before taking a real estate agent captive in a nearby shed.
After the brutal murder of his brother, Cohrs drove 120km to his mother's home in Red Cliffs, Victoria, and shot her in the chest just one hour later. The scene that awaited his four-year-old grandson, who lived with his grandmother, was one of unimaginable horror. Cohrs then returned to the shearing station, released the real estate agent, and attempted to take his own life.
During his trial in May, Cohrs pleaded not guilty to his mother's murder, claiming that he was mentally impaired at the time. However, the jury at the Supreme Court rejected this defense and found him guilty. Although Cohrs was not tried for his brother's death in New South Wales, the impact of his actions has devastated both states.
This senseless act of violence serves as a reminder to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or is involved in a family dispute. Support is available through organizations such as Lifeline and Beyond Blue. In an emergency, do not hesitate to dial Triple Zero for assistance. Let us strive to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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