At the time of the murder, Pualic was already facing charges of assault against Osias from July 2023.

In a court ruling, Pualic was sentenced to 24 years and six months in prison for the murder, with the possibility of parole after serving 19 years.

Justice Rita Incerti condemned the act as "vicious and entirely merciless," highlighting the alarming rate of family violence murders.

Prior to her death, Osias, a dedicated mother of four, had expressed intentions to move to Melbourne for safety reasons.

Prosecutor Nanette Rogers shared a victim impact statement from Osias's eldest daughter, who is now caring for her younger sisters, illustrating the emotional toll of their loss.

On October 29, 2023, James William Pualic, 45, brutally attacked his ex-girlfriend, Analyn 'Logee' Osias, at her home in Bendigo, Victoria, violating a family violence intervention order.

Pualic forcibly entered Osias's home by smashing a bedroom window and ripping open a security door, demonstrating premeditated intent to harm.

The attack occurred after Pualic had consumed vodka and sedatives, leading to a violent confrontation.

In a horrific scene, Pualic dragged Osias from her bed, assaulted her, strangled her, and ultimately stabbed her to death in front of her two young daughters.

Osias's eight-year-old daughter bravely attempted to save her mother by performing CPR while waiting for emergency services to arrive.

Osias suffered significant injuries, with the cause of death identified as a stab wound that severed her carotid artery.

Pualic had a history of psychotic mental illness, including various schizo-psycho disorders, which may have contributed to his violent behavior.