Bryant apparently believed the Martins had deliberately bought the property to hurt his family and believed this event to be responsible for the depression that led to his father's 1993 suicide. Cookie Notice [13], He went to his car and drove towards the exit from the historical site. [6] He used part of this money to go on many trips around the world from 1993 onwards. He then drove to the historic site of Port Arthur, a former penal colony that had been transformed into a popular tourist destination. We understand the basics. In association with Time Train Films, 'The True History of the Port Arthur Massacre' has been written as a standalone documentary. It was the countrys worst mass murder, and it led to stricter gun controls, notably a near ban on all fully automatic or semiautomatic firearms. The appalling crime wounded many more, scarred the nation, shocked the world and changed us forever. A movie examining the events leading up to the 1996 Port Arthur massacre will debut in cinemas in 2021 - but has already been met with intense criticism on social media. He then went to the Broad Arrow Cafe in Port Ar. At the time of the offences he was in receipt of a Disability Support Pension on the basis of being mentally handicapped. 35 killed in Australia's Port Arthur Massacre mass shooting - History deeply disturbing drama about mass killer Martin Bryant - The Guardian [1]:72 Bryant went into the caf and purchased a meal, which he ate on the deck outside. The lone gunman was sentenced to thirty-five life sentences. All of these tragedies, whether staged or real were swiftly followed by calls by members of the government to pass gun control legislation. Candace Sutton for Daily Mail Australia, The screen for King Charles' coronation anointing is revealed, Monstrous tornado seen bearing down on Palm Beach, Braverman: People crossing Channel are 'at odds with British values', Women's rights activists and pro-trans campaigners separated, Hundreds of Household Division members rehearse for coronation, 'You motherf***ers don't understand': Bam Margera details 'turmoil', Ukraine drone strike hits major fuel depot in port Sevastopol, Jerry Springer hosts record-setting porn star Annabel Chong in 1995, Doctor slams Laurence Fox for 'spewing out biased views', Australian tourist allegedly spits in the face of a Java Imam, Biden jokes about key political figures at WH Correspondence Dinner, Moment large saltwater crocodile snatches pet dog off beach in QLD. Eighteen hours after the killing began, Bryant set fire to the guest house and attempted to escape. [8], According to Bryant, he thought the plan for Port Arthur might have first occurred to him four to twelve weeks before the event. He then moved his car back near the water, outside the caf. He appeared nervous and "quite regularly" looked back to the car-park and into the caf. Gwen Neander, trying to make it to the door, was shot in the head and killed. It is based upon the stories and testimonies of the victims of the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre and is centred at the Broad Arrow .