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Martin Bryant

By Charles Montaldo, About.com

On May 7, 1996, Martin Bryant went on a killing spree in the popular tourist destination of Port Arthur, Tasmania. During the Port Arthur Massacre, Bryant murdered 35 people and injured 37 others. He pled guilty and is currently serving a life sentence in Hobart's Risdon Prison.
Personal Information:
  • Born - 7-May-1967
  • Birthplace - Australia
  • Gender - Male
  • Religion - Unknown
  • Ethnicity - White
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