The killer of his brother and mother was given a 30-year prison sentence.

A man named Paul Cohrs has been sentenced to 30 years in jail for killing his elderly mother just an hour after murdering his brother in a different state. This tragic event occurred in October of 2018, after a long-standing family dispute between Cohrs and his relatives.

The court heard that Cohrs had shot his brother in New South Wales before driving 120km to his mother's home in Victoria, where he also fatally shot her. Justice Lesley Taylor, who presided over the case, stated that Cohrs had premeditated and planned these murders out of anger and resentment towards his family.

During the sentencing, Justice Taylor expressed her disgust at Cohrs' actions, saying that he had targeted an 81-year-old woman who should have felt safe in her own home. She also mentioned that Cohrs' mother had been living in fear of being shot by him, and sadly, her worst fears were realized in her final moments.

The animosity between Cohrs and his brother Raymond had been brewing since 2012, when they disagreed on the management of properties related to their family's business. Raymond, with the support of their mother, had decided to have the properties evaluated, including one that Cohrs and his wife were living in on the NSW border. However, this decision only fueled the tension between the brothers, leading to a heated argument when they met at the property with a real estate agent for the appraisal.

After the confrontation, Cohrs followed his brother to a shearing station and shot him multiple times before taking the agent hostage. He then drove to his mother's home, where he fatally shot her in the chest. Cohrs' four-year-old grandson was the one who discovered his body lying in a pool of blood on the kitchen floor.

The court also heard that Cohrs had attempted to take his own life after the murders, but he was unsuccessful. He later claimed that he was not guilty of his mother's murder due to mental impairment, but this defense was dismissed by a jury who found him guilty of the crime in May of this year.

Although Cohrs was not tried for his brother's death in NSW, his actions have caused immeasurable pain and suffering for his family and loved ones. In light of this tragic event, the court urges anyone in need of support to reach out to organizations such as Lifeline or Beyond Blue. And in case of an emergency, always remember to dial Triple Zero for immediate assistance.

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