Sophie Elliott murder: Clayton Weatherston speaks at parole hearing

Notorious killer Clayton Weatherston expressed shame and remorse during his parole hearing for the 2008 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Sophie Elliott, whom he stabbed and mutilated. For the first time, he acknowledged the extreme violence of his actions and admitted that his trial defense, claiming she “provoked” him, was incorrect. Weatherston emphasized regret over the judicial process and the way his behavior was portrayed.

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