Episode
Murderer Who Stole Identity and Cash
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
A Queensland man, Bobby Andrew Weaver, faces life in prison for the brutal, premeditated murder of his 58-year-old neighbor David Thornton in 2019. Weaver, just 24 at the time, shot Thornton twice in the head, dismembered his body with a saw, and stuffed the remains into a buried freezer. He then lied to Thornton’s family, claiming he’d gone “off grid,” while stealing $30,000 to buy a motorcycle. Sentencing finally came seven years later, with the judge noting Weaver’s deception made genuine remorse hard to believe. He’ll be eligible for parole in 2039. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6009f4874ce335bc