‘A part of me has died’: Murder victim’s mum details pain as killer jailed

A still from CCTV footage of the murder of Glenn Walewicz, top left, over which Gary Taylor, bottom left, pleaded guilty. Pictures supplied

The distraught mother of a murder victim has described the overwhelming grief she feels after the “senseless” shooting of her treasured “buddy”.

As a journalist, I’ve covered everything from a royal tour and a terror attack to international sport. After stints in New Zealand, the UK and the Canary Islands, I returned to Australia in 2018. These days, I cover the ACT and Queanbeyan courts.

As a journalist, I’ve covered everything from a royal tour and a terror attack to international sport. After stints in New Zealand, the UK and the Canary Islands, I returned to Australia in 2018. These days, I cover the ACT and Queanbeyan courts.