March 26, 1967 - Martin Bryant
Australian mass murderer who carried out the Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania on April 28, 1996, killing 35 people and wounding 23 others. It was the deadliest mass shooting in Australian history and led to major gun law reforms. Sentenced to 35 life sentences without parole.
From Wikipedia
Martin John Bryant (born 7 May 1967) is an Australian mass murderer who shot and killed 35 people and injured 23 others in the Port Arthur massacre on 28 and 29 April 1996. He is currently serving 35 life sentences, and 1,652 years without the possibility of parole, at Risdon Prison in Hobart, Tasmania.
Further reading
- Born Or Bred?
An in-depth account of Martin Bryant and the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, exploring the full story behind Australia's deadliest mass shooting and its impact on gun law reform.
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An investigative journalist and forensic psychologist examine what drove Martin Bryant and seven other criminals to commit their crimes, delving into the psychology of mass murder.
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