SENTENCING submissions for the man who has pleaded guilty to two murders in Millicent last May began in the Supreme Court in Adelaide on Thursday.
Bo Krister Olsson appeared before Justice Anne Bampton after pleading guilty in June last year to the murders of his partner, Sherril Pountney, 63, and her mother, Patricia Phillips, 84.
Their bodies were found in their Plunkett Terrace home on May 15 after Mr Olsson walked into the Berri Police Station that day and spoke to officers.
According to city media, relatives of the two women tendered victim impact statements to the court.
Cody Pountney, Ms Pountney’s son, reportedly said he would phone his mother each week to talk about her animals and the Adelaide Crows Football Club.
“I would also talk to my mum if I had anything on my mind,” Mr Pountney said.
“I feel angry that I cannot do that now.
“I feel sad because I will not hear her voice again.
“I miss her friendly calming voice.
“Bo has taken my mum and nanna seeing any children I may have in the future and any life experiences I have I can no longer share with them.”
His statement was read to the court by Lucy Boord, who is prosecuting on behalf of the Crown.
The court also heard of the hurt and suffering of Corey Grey – the brother of Ms Pountney and son of Ms Phillips.
“The day I learnt about the crimes committed against my mother and my sister, my world and that of my family changed forever,” Mr Grey said.
“The shock and grief from their loss and the manner of their passing has had a profound effect on my outlook on life and my emotional wellbeing.
“At first I tried to rationalise what had happened, but that soon turned to anger and dismay as there was no way I could fathom why such a crime had to occur – why could not he have just walked away?
“A darkness descended over me and I felt very angry at the world.
“Discussions with others felt trivial because how could the mundane events in everyday life compare to the magnitude of what had happened to my mother and sister.
“I know a life-changing experience like this should make you value the important things in life like relationships and family.
“But I still struggle with dark feelings that make me feel overwhelmed and unable to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
“So many questions for me remain unanswered and I hope one day I will have insight into why these terrible crimes occurred.
“While my mother and sister are gone, my happy memories of them will live forever.”
Mr Olsson was represented in court by Senior Counsell Bill Boucaut.
He has been remanded in custody for continuing submissions on February 28.
