Australia’s most wanted father and son duo sentenced to jail

Former fugitives, father-and-son duo Gino and Mark Stocco have been sentenced to 40 years behind bars.

The pair, who had been on the run for eight years, surrendered to NSW police at a property at Elong Elong in October 25.

They were charged with multiple offences including the murder of a 68-year-old grandfather, who was found in a shallow grave at the rural property the Stoccos were arrested at.

Gino Stocco, 59, was sentenced to 40 years behind bars with a parole period of 28 years, while Mark Stocco, 37, was sentenced to 40 years jail, with a parole period of 30 years.

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#BREAKING: Former fugitives Gino and Mark Stocco have been jailed for a minimum of 28 and 30 years respectively. #9News pic.twitter.com/wLkB4UwV1m

— Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) March 31, 2017