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flag Adam Winmar sentenced to 3 months for accidental death of pregnant partner from stored pipe gun.

flag Adam Winmar, 27, was sentenced to three months in prison for the 2023 death of his pregnant partner, Kiara Ferguson, 27, in Shepparton, Australia, after a homemade pipe gun stored in a couch crevice accidentally discharged when Ferguson dropped it, killing her. flag The loaded firearm, accessible to their young daughter, had been previously unsuccessfully fired by Winmar, who had a history of drug use and criminal behavior. flag Despite ongoing offenses post-death, including assaults and a public affray, the judge accepted his remorse and the loss of custody as sufficient punishment. flag Winmar was also ordered to complete 200 hours of community work and undergo residential substance abuse treatment. flag Justice Michael Croucher condemned the storage of a loaded firearm where children could access it as “profoundly stupid” and dangerous.

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