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Dad's Fight: Daughter's Killer Freed?
19 Feb
Summary
- Courtney's father fights suppression orders after killer's acquittal.
- Killer Henry Hammond claimed past-life revenge for Courtney's death.
- Hammond found not guilty of murder due to schizophrenia diagnosis.
Courtney Herron's father is engaged in a continuous fight for justice following his daughter's tragic murder. Henry Hammond, the individual responsible, was released from prison just seven months prior to the fatal attack, having previously served time for a violent assault.
Hammond confessed to police that he believed Courtney had wronged him in a past life, resulting in his retaliatory actions. A witness described the assault as a brutal, 50-minute ordeal.
Despite the severity of the crime, Hammond was found not guilty of murder. This decision was based on his diagnosis of schizophrenia, leading to his placement in the Thomas Embling psychiatric hospital.
Courtney's father has criticized the trial's brevity and the perceived rush to conclude the case. He is now actively opposing suppression orders that could limit public knowledge of Hammond's status, fearing it is a precursor to potential future release.
He fondly recalls his daughter's last hug, finding solace in these memories amidst his ongoing efforts to ensure her story is not forgotten and to achieve accountability.
