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News.com.au
11 hours ago
- News.com.au
‘Evil': Man sentenced to life after Perth bondage sex murder
A dad-of two who arranged to a meet a teenager for a bondage sex hook-up was hacked to death with an axe by the depraved 19-year-old, with the slaying described as 'an example of evil'. Former Australian beach handball coach and West Coast Eagles masseuse Patrik Weiss was killed in his Lockridge home on June 12, 2023. The 45-year-old father had agreed to meet Alexander Mark Sutton, then 19, and was waiting blindfolded with his hands and feet bound with rope and handcuffs. He left a key to the front door in a meter box outside, having chatted online with his would-be killer for six months on a fetish website. Western Australia's Supreme Court heard, however, that Sutton had created a fake online dating profile with the intention of finding someone to kill. Upon arrival he fatally struck the vulnerable Mr Weiss in the head with a pickaxe, fracturing his skull. The court heard Sutton had also fantasised about eating part of his victim. Sutton, now 21, was sentenced life in prison with a non-parole period of 20 years on Thursday after pleading guilty to murder. Prosecutor Paul Usher read out excerpts of the diary Sutton kept before the murder to the court, revealing references to cannibalism. 'If you are reading this, either I have been caught or I have been killed,' it read. 'My mission is to kill those who are parasitic scum. 'Maybe I will eat a part of him as well to see if I like it. 'I need to get rid of my anger ASAP.' Sutton also wrote about 'hearing voices' and mused about killing his father and sister 'with the same method'. Katherine Dowling, Sutton's own lawyer, told the court he had carried out 'one of the most depraved and monstrous murders that this state has ever seen'. 'His behaviours were horrifying and profoundly perverse,' she said. 'This must be as close to an example of evil as one could imagine.' Mr Weiss was born in Germany and moved to Australia in 2003, later becoming the coach of the men's national beach handball team in 2013. He also worked as a sports physiotherapist, acting as a soft tissue therapist for AFL powerhouse West Coast. The court heard his former wife found him dead after he failed to pick up his children from school on the day he died. She told the court in a victim impact statement about how Sutton had 'destroyed' the lives of her children. 'This was not just a crime against one person it was a crime that fractured an entire family.' She also read out a statement from their two kids, with one saying her father 'didn't deserve to die like that'. In imposing a life sentence, Justice Joseph McGrath said the offending was 'extraordinarily callous' and that he did not believe Sutton was truly remorseful.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Houston crime: Man caught on camera beating elderly disabled man charged with new felony while out on bond
The Brief Trayvion Lockridge, who was out on reduced bond, is now charged with aggravated assault involving a gun. He was previously caught on video beating a 67-year-old man with Alzheimer's. His co-defendant remains jailed; defense calls new charge "bad faith." What we know HOUSTON - A man previously charged in the brutal beating and robbery of a 67-year-old man with Alzheimer's is now facing new felony charges after allegedly threatening a woman with a gun in a separate incident, while out on bond in the first. Trayvion Lockridge, who was caught on video in December 2023 punching and stomping Florentino Hurtado outside a north Houston grocery store, is now charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The December 23 attack left Hurtado with serious injuries, including a fractured cheekbone and stitches in multiple areas, according to his family. His daughter, Jessica Hurtado, said then her father was confused and accidentally tried to get into the wrong car. "We're already dealing with a lot of Alzheimer's, and anyone who has family dealing with dementia knows it's a lot," she said earlier. "So the fact that this had to happen is just sad. It's really sad. My father did not deserve this at all." According to charging documents filed April 11 by the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Lockridge got into an argument with a woman outside a convenience store on April 10. He allegedly fired a gun at the ground near her feet and pointed another firearm directly at her. Prosecutors say the woman later identified Lockridge using a news photo. The backstory The new charges come almost exactly a year after Lockridge posted bond and was released from jail. Despite prosecutors initially recommending a $1 million bond following the December attack, a judge set the bond at $50,000. In March 2024, that bond was lowered further to $20,000. Lockridge was released in April 2024. "And of course, he gets out and now he's wanted again," said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers of Houston. "You've got the main culprit who not only has his bond reduced, gets out, but now has another violent felony as well – you really can't explain that." Lockridge's co-defendant in the December incident, Derodrick Stephens, has remained behind bars with his bail denied. The other side Defense attorney Perry Bass, who represents Lockridge, says the new charges are not credible and believes his client is being falsely accused. "I don't think he has any firearms or ammo. If somebody did that, it was somebody else," Bass said. "We don't think it's a credible complaint – it's bad faith." He says he has reason to believe the complaining victim in the 2025 case is connected to Stephens and has been harassing Lockridge. When asked if Lockridge will turn himself in, Bass replied, "we're going to work on it, we'll get it processed." FOX 26 reached out to the Harris County District Attorney for comment on the status of the 2023 case and have yet to hear back. The Source Charging documents filed April 11, 2025, video footage of the 2023 assault, 2023 victim's daughter Jessica Hurtado, Andy Kahan, Crime Stoppers of Houston, Perry Bass, Defense attorney for Trayvion Lockridge
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Defenders of Liberty Airshow returns to Barksdale Air Force Base
BARKSDALE AFB, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Grab your lawn chair and prepare to be wowed at this year's Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base on March 29th and 30th. Defenders of Liberty is a full weekend of spectacular displays of historic and current military and civilian aircraft. 'We've got a massive lineup of static display aircraft and military vehicles, as well as some civilian vehicles and aircraft,' says Major Shane Lockridge. 'We've got our STEM zone, our science, technology, engineering, math with exhibits in that realm.' Maj. Lockridge says the aerobatic acts will start flying continuously from 11 a.m. until the Thunderbirds close the show at 4:30 p.m. The Defenders of Liberty Airshow is more than just a visual treat, according to the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council the show allows Shreveport-Bossier City to showcase Louisiana as the home of the B-52, pay tribute to service members, and support the recruiting arm of the United States Armed Forces. 'One big thing that we try to do during these shows is recruitment, you know, build that next generation of airmen and get people excited about joining the organization and the legacy that comes with it,' says Maj Lockridge. Gates open at 9 a.m., and this year's new element allows you to skip the traffic lines. Additional parking is available at Bossier Parish Community College with shuttle service straight to the Air Show entry point on Barksdale Air Force Base. Before heading out to the event, you should be familiar with the rules and regulations of this event to ensure you are able to get in and enjoy the show without any hiccups. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
