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Callous triple-murderer jailed for life
- On Monday, the Townsville Supreme Court sentenced Darryl Valroy Young, 63, to life in prison with a 40-year non-parole period for murdering three neighbors and attempting to murder a fourth.
- The crimes stem from an August 4, 2022, shooting at Young's Shannonvale Station near Bogie, where he lured neighbors Mervyn Schwarz, 71, Maree Schwarz, 59, and Graham Tighe, 35, over false cattle theft accusations.
- Justice Christopher Johnstone described Young's actions as "thoroughly cowardly and completely ruthless," noting he opened fire on the family "as if you were killing feral animals."
- Ross Tighe, who was shot in the abdomen, survived the attack but remains traumatized; prosecutors noted "Ross carries memories that cannot be erased."
- The 40-year non-parole period is the longest in Queensland history, meaning Young will be 99 years old if he becomes eligible for release.
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Farmer jailed for 40 years for killing three neighbours
A cattle farmer who murdered three members of a neighbouring family and tried to kill a fourth will serve at least 40 years behind bars over the mass shooting at a remote property.
·North Sydney, Australia
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