He admitted he killed her — but said it wasn't murder. 😶
📅 10 November 2026
David Douglas McLennan, 50, has been found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Caroline "Carlee" Smith, 48, at her home in Hamilton, Victoria, in May 2025.
McLennan admitted he strangled her — but told the jury he "snapped" during an argument and did not realise his strength. A forensic expert told the court he strangled her for at least three minutes, and her body was found days later during a welfare check. The jury rejected his claim after a day of deliberations. He faces a pre-sentence hearing on 24 November.
He admitted the killing but denied murder — should "I lost control" ever be a defence? 👇