Content warning: This story deals with domestic violence and may be distressing to some readers.
A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder and breaching an AVO after allegedly killing his former partner in the Central West region of New South Wales this week.
Molly Ticehurst, 28, was found dead in a home in Forbes just after 2am on Monday, shortly after concerns for her welfare were raised. Initial inquiries led police to a property about 100km away in Fifield, where the 29-year-old man was arrested.
"It was terribly violent," said Central West Police District crime manager Detective Inspector Jason Darcy. "I've got 34 years in the police, a former homicide detective. I've been to a few and it was quite brutal. Thoughts go out to the family of the young lady."
Inspector Darcy confirmed the pair had previously had some "form of domestic relationship". Police confirmed the man was on bail for another offence at the time of the alleged murder.
Police allege in court documents that Molly was raped three times, harassed four times, had car windows and property broken, and her puppy was targeted, during a three-month reign of domestic terror prior to her death.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has said an urgent review will be launched after Molly's death, after the alleged murderer was released on bail on a slew of serious charges 15 days before her death.
"A family has lost their daughter and a little boy has lost his mother. Our justice system must protect the community from those who pose an unacceptable risk," he said.
Her father, Tony Tincehurst, spoke to the media on Monday.
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