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After hearing his son confess to the crimes, Harvey’s father phoned police.\u00a0Harvey was in custody a short time later<\/a>.<\/p>\n Harvey’s lawyers had argued that he deserved a sentence with the possibility of parole due to his young age and prospects for rehabilitation.<\/p>\n A psychologist’s report shown to the court said that Harvey had fantasised about becoming a serial killer,\u00a0reported news outlet WA Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n It also said Harvey had spoken about his anxiety and depression, but that it was difficult to say whether he had autism or narcissistic personality disorder.<\/p>\n Justice Hall said Harvey’s claims of remorse were inconsistent with other evidence, arguing the killer had gone beyond “a mere record of dark fantasies” to actively planning the murders.<\/p>\n The judge said the crimes were so horrific that Harvey should never be eligible for parole, a sentenced that has been permitted – but not previously applied – since 2008.<\/p>\n Ms Harvey’s sister, Taryn Tottman, described the sentence as “extremely suitable”, but added that “we ourselves have been given a life sentence”.<\/p>\n “In an ideal world, now that sentencing has been handed down, my family would return,” she said outside court.<\/p>\n “But I know that this will never happen.”<\/p>\n Source: bbc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sentencing precedent<\/h2>\n