Ben Hoffmann Part 2: The Trial, C...
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Ben Hoffmann Part 2: The Trial, Courtroom Chaos & Life Sentence

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Territory Famous by Kellie Arrowsmith

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In Part 2 of the Ben Hoffmann case, Territory Famous follows the long and chaotic court process that unfolded after the 2019 Darwin shootings.

What began as a murder trial quickly became one of the most bizarre and difficult Supreme Court proceedings the Northern Territory had seen in years.

This episode covers: • Hoffmann’s behavior inside the courtroom • His repeated clashes with lawyers and the judge • The dramatic sacking and rehiring of legal teams • Psychiatric evidence and claims of paranoia and delusions • The prosecution’s argument that some symptoms were exaggerated or faked • Guilty pleas entered after six weeks of trial • Justice John Burns’ sentencing remarks • The lasting impact on survivors, victims’ families, and the Darwin community

The episode also looks at the way the victims were remembered by loved ones, and ... 

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Northern Territorytrue crimemurderPrisonBen Hoffman