Terence Kelly – the Carnarvon man who pleaded guilty to abducting 4yo Cleo Smith in Western Oz’s Pilbara region and held her captive for 18 days in 2021 – was sentenced to 13 years and 6 months in jail by a Perth court yesterday. The hearing revealed more details about the case that made headlines worldwide. Kelly was high on methamphetamine and looking for items to steal when he impulsively abducted Cleo after spotting her in her family’s tent at the Quobba Blowholes campsite. Chief Judge Julie Wager said Cleo spent most of her days alone in Kelly’s home and that she cried for her family. Psychiatrists found Kelly has a severe personality disorder stemming from a traumatic childhood and that he longed for a family of his own. Wagner said the 37yo was considered a high risk for reoffending and will serve at least 11 years behind bars until he is eligible for parole.