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Rex Martinich

Grandmother killer closer to gaining parole

A man jailed for murdering an 89-year-old woman more than three decades ago is seeking parole. (Samantha Manchee/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A Queensland man who stabbed an 89-year-old grandmother to death after breaking into her home is one step closer to being released on parole.

Martin Harrod was aged 28 when he murdered Gretchen Smith at some point overnight between March 31 and April 1, 1988 at her unit in Mackay.

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