Molly Ticehurst’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel Billings, has confessed to her murder, more than a year after the mother-of-one’s senseless killing galvanised the nation against domestic violence and changed the state’s bail laws.

Ticehurst, a 28-year-old childcare worker in the Central West town of Forbes, was killed in April last year by Billings after he was released from custody despite previous alleged attacks.

Billings on Friday fronted Forbes Local Court with short dreadlocked hair, speaking only when the magistrate asked him to confirm his name.

“Yes, your honour,” Billings replied.

The court then heard that pleas were officially being entered for the most serious charges against him, including murder.

“That is to the charge of murder, Mr Billings enters a plea of guilty,” his lawy

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