Teenager who killed 82yo Canberra man Richard Cater in random attack sentenced to 15 years’ jail

A teenager who killed an 82-year-old Canberra man in a frenzied and unprovoked attack while high on LSD has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.

The young man apologised to victim Richard Cater’s family in court earlier this week, saying he was “experimenting” with drugs at the time of the assault.

Friends were dropping Mr Cater off at his north Canberra home after a night out at a restaurant in March 2019 when the teenager attacked.

The court previously heard he repeatedly made threats, making “monster prehistoric sounds”, as he assaulted the group.

Justice Michael Elkaim said the 15-year sentence would be suspended after eight-and-a-half years.

More to come.