Exposed: DV thugs sentenced in SA courts for shocking attacks
From a man who torched his ex’s house to terrifying rampages, these are some of the SA domestic violence offenders who have been sentenced in court in the past year.
Domestic violence
Why a daughter was kidnapped and stabbed over love
She was tracked, then kidnapped, restrained and stabbed – in broad daylight and in front of shocked onlookers – by her own family, all because of religion. Here’s why.
‘We can do more’: SA to hold domestic violence Royal Commission
A Royal Commission into domestic and family violence will be held in South Australia following a spate of deaths, Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced.
Lost lives: The faces of SA’s alleged murder victims
In just 18 horror days, seven people were allegedly killed in acts of senseless crime – but they are more than a statistic. These are the stories of the state’s lost lives.
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Closed No Action: Why Dept stops pursuing some welfare cases
Authorities will not say if any of the reports made about the welfare of six-year-old Charlie were closed without proper investigation. But it’s a practice that’s resulted in other deaths in the past.
Why do these heartbreaking tragedies keep happening?
There have been too many cases of children at risk being missed by the very agencies put in place to keep them safe. Why does it keep happening, asks State Political Editor Kathryn Bermingham.
Bodybuilder jailed for slashing ex-wife – while kids were in the bath
A bodybuilder slashed his ex-wife’s neck with knife as she made dinner, dragging her by the hair to the bed – and told her to “sit there like a good dog”, a court has heard.
Shock Adelaide findings: Mums, not dads, the child abusers
Mothers are responsible for 60 per cent of child abuse cases, new research shows. But there’s a dark irony behind this finding.
‘Gaping hole in my heart’: How TV star overcame domestic violence
Former TV weather presenter Melody Horrill has opened up on the shock domestic abuse she has suffered – and the surprising way she has healed her heart.
Tom’s Court medi-hotel is empty – but maybe not for long
The now-empty Covid medi-hotel in the CBD could be reused for another, much longer-lasting statewide emergency – as costs head toward record levels.
SA horse trainer accused of shocking domestic violence
He’s a well-known Adelaide horse trainer – but Christopher Beig is accused of kicking, hitting, strangling and stomping on his former partner.
‘At 54 I had no money, no car, no family’: Why Robyn fled
After 37 years of abuse, this woman escaped, leaving behind everything – even her children. She’s just one victim of an “invisible” epidemic.
Ex uses Uber receipts to track down, abuse former wife
A jilted ex-husband hacked his former wife’s email for Uber receipts to track her down and approached her as she went to work, a court has heard.
Brutal killer sentenced, but he will appeal against verdict
A man who was found guilty of murdering his young partner after “sustained abuse” has been sentenced to life in jail – but he has launched an appeal against his conviction.
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