A man who drove a stolen car into lunchtime crowds in downtown Melbourne and killed six people was sentenced to life imprisonment Friday in what the judge described as “one of the worst examples of mass murder in Australian history.” James Gargasoulas, 29, showed little emotion when sentenced in Victoria state’s Supreme Court. Under the terms of his sentence, he will spend at least 46 years in prison before he’s eligible for parole. Families of the victims filled the courtroom for Justice Mark Weinberg’s ruling. Gargasoulas was in a drug-induced psychosis in January 2017 when he killed the six people and injured dozens more in the busy Bourke St. Mall. His victims included a 3-month-old baby who was thrown 60 meters (200 feet) from his stroller and a 10-year-old girl. James Gargasoulas was in a drug-induced psychosis in January 2017 when he killed the six people and injured dozens more “Your actions were both callous and cowardly,” the judge said. “You have shown no genuine remorse.” The judge described in detail the events of the “terrifying rampage,” noting each victim killed as well as those left with broken bones, head injuries, internal bleeding and other lasting damage. “You left a trail of destruction,” the judge said. “The horror of what you did has profoundly impacted the lives of those who were present that day.” Crime Stoppers Victoria ambassador George Halvagis said he thinks Gargasoulas should die in jail. “He should never, ever, get out of there,” he told reporters after the sentencing. Grieving relatives earlier told the court of their pain. The brother of Japanese victim Yosuke Kanno, 25, said he will continue suffering until he dies. Published in Daily Times, February 23rd 2019.