Martin Bryant

Australian mass murderer

Martin Bryant - Australian mass murderer
Born

May 7th, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Australia

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Perpetrated the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania, resulting in 35 deaths and many injuries. Adjacent to this tragedy, Bryant received life sentences without the possibility of parole. The event prompted significant changes in gun laws across Australia, increasing controls on firearm ownership and sales.

Committed the Port Arthur massacre

Received 35 life sentences

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