Bailey Clifford was sentenced on 16 April 2025 to eight years and six months in jail for killing Geelong father Paul Grapsas.
Key Facts
- Victim: Paul Grapsas, 40
- Date of attack: 14 September 2023, Geelong
- Offender: Bailey Clifford
- Charge: manslaughter
- Sentence: 8 years 6 months, 5 years non-parole
What Happened
Paul found Clifford trying to break into his car. Clifford stabbed him and ran away.
The Sentence
Justice Rita Incerti called the act “cowardly and reckless”. She said: “This sentence is not a reflection of the value of his life.”
Clifford had already spent over a year in custody. The ABC said he could get parole in under four years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who killed Paul Grapsas?
Bailey Clifford.
What was the sentence?
Eight years and six months.
When could he get parole?
After five years, minus time already served.
Conclusion
The family hoped for a longer sentence.
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