Two men sentenced for meth-fuelled burglary murder in WA's South West
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James Hunt (33) sentenced to life (21 years minimum) and Paul May (43) to 17 years (15 years parole eligible) for murder and manslaughter of 68-year-old Raymond Smith during a meth-fuelled burglary in Greenbushes, WA.
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Raymond Smith grew marijuana at his home, making it a target for the burglary.
Two men who killed a 68-year-old man at his own home during a meth-fuelled burglary in WA's South West have been given lengthy prison terms. [...] Justice Amanda Forrester said the men's robbery plan was driven by a 'desire to feed your methylamphetamine habits'. [...] Hunt was today sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years, while May was jailed for 17 years, but will be eligible for parole after serving 15. [...]
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