'Inadequate' jail sentence for sex worker killer increased after appeal
Xiaozheng Lin's jail sentence for the manslaughter of two sex workers has been increased from 14 years to 18 years following an appeal. The Court of Appeal found the original sentence to be manifestly too low, given the severity of the crimes. Lin's new sentence will expire in December 2040, taking into account the time already served.
- ▪Xiaozheng Lin was convicted of manslaughter for killing two sex workers in December 2022.
- ▪The Court of Appeal increased his sentence from 14 years to 18 years after prosecutors argued it was inadequate.
- ▪Lin killed both women within a 24-hour period, which the judges deemed an aggravating factor.
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Sex worker killer Xiaozheng Lin has jail sentence increased following appealBy court reporter Kristian SilvaTopic:HomicideWed 27 May 2026 at 1:19pmWed 27 May 2026 at 1:19pmWed 27 May 2026 at 1:19pmXiaozheng Lin's sentence for killing two women has been increased. (Supplied: Victoria Police)In short:Xiaozheng Lin has had his maximum sentence increased from 14 years in prison to 18 years following an appeal. Lin was found guilty of manslaughter over the death of two sex workers in 2022.
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