The four charged with Cassius Turvey’s murder in custody until next court date

Cassius Turvey had stepped off the school bus and was walking home when he was allegedly attacked with a metal pole.

Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers: this article contains images and the name of a person who has died.

The four people now charged with the murder of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey will remain in custody until their next appearance in two months.

The 15-year-old’s mother Mechelle and supporters were in court when three more adults made their first appearance on murder charges.

Brodie Lee Palmer, 27, Mitchell Colin Forth, 24, and Aleesha Louise Gilmore, 20, were charged on Thursday, months after 21-year-old Jack Steven James Brearley was charged with murder.

Police allege Mr Brearley bashed the 15-year-old with a metal pole, possibly a shopping trolley handle in Middle Swan on October 13 last year. Cassius died 10 days later in hospital.

Mechelle Turvey spoke outside court on Friday: "It doesn't feel much different from the other time."

Mr Palmer and Mr Forth spoke only to confirm their names and that they understood the charges against them.

Ms Gilmore was not in court. She spoke by phone to the court, saying she had been in hospital had not contacted a lawyer since being charged.

The three have been remanded in custody to appear at Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court on March 29 when Mr Brearley’s matter is next scheduled.

No details of their alleged actions were detailed.

Cassius' mother Mechelle was offered an advisory role with the WA Police Force earlier in January.

Dozens of supporters filled the packed courtroom, many wearing identical T-shirts bearing an image of Cassius.

Mechelle Turvey spoke briefly outside court and said “it doesn’t feel much different from the other time,” referring to the first appearance of Mr Brearley.

Cassius Turvey's mother Mechelle speaks outside Perth Magistrates Court after three people aged in their 20s appeared, charged with 15yo Cassius' murder. They've been refused bail and will reappear on March 29 #wanews#perthnewspic.twitter.com/lhyyIwtBkZ

— Anthony Anderson (@newsguyanthony) January 20, 2023

Cassius Turvey died after he was allegedly beaten with a pole last October.

Ms Turvey said thanked her supporters outside the court.

“I think we draw on each other’s strength,” she said.

“This is just one step forward to justice for Cassius.”

The 15-year-old Noongar Yamatji boy was allegedly beaten with the pole while walking home from school with two friends.

He suffered severe brain injuries and died in hospital 10 days later.

Cassius’ death led to protest rallies around the country.

Originally published as The four charged with Cassius Turvey’s murder in custody until next court date