Shannon James Duffy sentenced to life in prison for murder of Jarrod Leigh Turner

Shannon James Duffy has had his sentence delivered for the execution-style murder of Gagebrook father of two, Jarrod Leigh Turner. THE FAMILY REACTS >>

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THE man who murdered Gagebrook father of two Jarrod Leigh Turner has been sentenced to life in prison for his “cold blooded and callous killing.”

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania in Hobart before Justice Michael Brett, Shannon James Duffy, 32, was sentenced after pleading guilty to the murder of Mr Turner on April 14 last year, shooting his unsuspecting housemate in the head at close range.

Murder victim Jarrod Turner

Justice Brett said the act of retribution was carried out after a female friend alleged to Duffy Mr Turner had sexually assaulted her.

Mr Turner’s body was found by a member of the public on the side of Colebrook Rd.

“You arrogantly took it on yourself to end the life of this man and deprived a family of a father, son and brother,” Justice Brett said.

“This was a cold blooded and callous killing carried out in the style of an execution.

“You left your victim on the side of the road in a remote location.”

Justice Brett said the case fell within the worst category of murder and Duffy had “little hope for rehabilitation.”

“Your capacity to plan and act as you did suggests an ongoing risk to public safety,” he said.

Duffy was sentenced for the term of his natural life, but may be eligible for parole on April 19, 2037, which is 18 years from when he was first taken to custody.

More to details to come …