Monster jailed for 22 years

depraved,” Justice Kelly said. “Yours is not the conduct of a civilised human being but an enraged and somewhat primitive man lacking any moral compass whatsoever.

“You have presented as a morose, forlorn and somewhat pathetic character in the dock (but) you are a very dangerous person, especially to the young women you sought out on the internet.”

All four victims were foreign backpackers Heinze contacted via an online ridesharing service – in defiance of bail conditions.

In relation to the Coorong attack, Heinze agreed to take a Brazilian woman and her German friend to Melbourne. At Salt Creek, he attacked the Brazilian from behind, tied her up and sexually assaulted her.

When the German tried to help, Heinze repeatedly struck her in the head with a hammer and ran her down with his 4WD.