Man who stabbed two teenage girls, killing one, in Sydney hotel room jailed for at least 26 years

Kristian Kovaleff feigned mental illness until realising he could not fool forensic psychologists, judge says

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A man who stabbed two girls, killing one, then pretended to be mentally ill until realising he could not fool forensic psychologists, has been jailed for at least 26 years.

Kristian Kovaleff, 21, pleaded guilty to murder and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

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