Ben Batterham, a father from Hamilton, Australia, was celebrating his 33rd birthday with a friend when he encountered a dangerous intruder in his home. The intruder, Ricky Slater, had a history of rape and was found armed with three knives as he entered the bedroom of Batterham's seven-month-old daughter. Luckily, the child and her mother were sleeping next door, preventing a potential tragedy.

In a turn of events that shocked the local community, Batterham confronted Slater, leading to a confrontation that resulted in Slater’s death. Following this incident, Batterham was arrested and later convicted for murder, raising questions about self-defense laws in Australia and the moral complexities of a parent's instinct to protect their child.

The case has sparked widespread discussion regarding parental rights and the legal repercussions of taking extreme measures to protect family. Critics argue that the law should more appropriately recognize the circumstances surrounding such acts, especially when they stem from the instinct to safeguard one's child from a known predator, emphasizing a need for legal reform in cases involving home invasions and personal safety.