Brisbane Man’s 11-Year Sentence for Stabbing Partner to Death Sparks Outrage – “Selfish” Killer Tried to Destroy Evidence and Blamed Victim
- Alexander O’Sachy, 47, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the manslaughter of his partner Angela Godwin, 45, at their Upper Mount Gravatt home in 2021.
- The court heard O’Sachy had a history of domestic violence and had previously been involved in a similar wounding incident with another partner in 2008.
- Justice Tom Sullivan slammed O’Sachy’s “level of callousness” and “failure of remorse” for trying to clean up evidence and lying to emergency services about the circumstances of Ms Godwin’s death.
In a shocking display of brutality, Alexander O’Sachy stabbed his partner Angela Godwin to death at their Brisbane home in September 2021. The 47-year-old was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Wednesday, with the court hearing he had a history of domestic violence and had previously been involved in a similar wounding incident with another partner.
The sentencing hearing revealed the disturbing details of the couple’s fractured relationship, which was marred by domestic violence. On the night of Ms Godwin’s death, O’Sachy had been arguing with her when he wounded her in the thigh with a knife, severing an artery. Instead of seeking help, he spent around 20 minutes trying to clean up the evidence, washing bloodied sheets and disposing of the weapon.
When he finally contacted emergency services, O’Sachy told lies to several people, claiming Ms Godwin had cut herself, been misusing prescription drugs, had been depressed, and had a history of self-harm. The court heard that O’Sachy’s actions showed a “level of callousness and a failure of remorse” for Ms Godwin’s death.
Justice Tom Sullivan slammed O’Sachy’s “selfish conduct” and told him that his actions were “entirely wicked and vicious” in a domestic violence situation. O’Sachy was declared a serious violent offender and will have to serve a minimum 80 per cent of his sentence before being eligible for parole.
The case has sparked outrage, with many calling for tougher penalties for domestic violence offenders. Ms Godwin’s family and friends have been left to pick up the pieces, struggling to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.
In a heartbreaking development, the court heard that O’Sachy had previously been involved in a similar wounding incident with another partner in 2008. The incident raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of the justice system in dealing with repeat offenders.
As O’Sachy begins his 11-year sentence, the community is left to wonder how such a heinous crime could have occurred. The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the need for urgent action to protect victims.