Martin Bryant
What is martin bryant?
Key facts
Martin Bryant is an Australian man who committed the Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania in 1996, killing 35 people and injuring 23 others. He is serving 35 life sentences without parole. [1] [2] [4]
Context
Martin Bryant is an Australian man known for the Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania, which took place on 28–29 April 1996 [1]. The attack killed 35 people and injured 23 others [1]. He was convicted and sentenced to 35 life terms without parole [1]. The event is described as the deadliest shooting by a single individual in Australian history [2]. Bryant pleaded guilty to the crimes [3]. His full name is Martin John Bryant, born 7 May 1967 [1].
Documented claims
- Martin Bryant was convicted of the Port Arthur massacre and received 35 life sentences without parole. [1]
- The attack occurred in Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia, on 28–29 April 1996. [1]
- Sources describe the event as the deadliest shooting by a single individual in Australian history. [2]
- Some sources state he pleaded guilty to the crimes. [3]
Questions and answers
When did the Port Arthur massacre occur?
The massacre occurred on 28–29 April 1996 [1].
How many people were killed and injured?
35 people were killed and 23 were injured [1].
What sentence did Martin Bryant receive?
He received 35 life sentences without parole [1].
Did Martin Bryant plead guilty?
Some sources state he pleaded guilty to the crimes [3].
Sources
- Over our dead bodies: Port Arthur and Australia's fight for gun ... — pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Port Arthur massacre (Australia) | Law | Research Starters — ebsco.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Martin Bryant and the Port Arthur Massacre — gunsamerica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- 35 killed in Australia’s Port Arthur Massacre | April 28, 1996 | HISTORY — history.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)