A promising Tasmanian model and university student fought to fend off her ex-boyfriend before he fatally stabbed her and took his own life. Police believe Sammi Hewitt, 24, and Kuol Piom, 29, had been arguing over the weekend about the status of their long-term relationship.
… Ms Hewitt had suffered several stab wounds to her abdomen and her hands, which indicated she had tried to defend herself.
… Mr Piom was found dead at the rear of the house
Detective Inspector Peter Powell said the evidence suggested he had committed suicide.