Tye Porter’s murder charge mentioned in Hervey Bay court
It is alleged Hervey Bay Uber driver Scott Cabrie was murdered during an attempted robbery after he picked up three people, including a child and 18-year-old Tye Porter, who will face the court next week.
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A directions hearing will be held in the matter of a teen charged with the stabbing murder of Hervey Bay Uber driver Scott Cabrie.
Tye Wayne Porter, 18, and a 17-year-old co-accused were charged with murder after the death of Mr Cabrie, 47, in February, 2023.
The directions hearing on Wednesday, July 5, will take place after police prosecutor Sonia Edwards told the court earlier this month the case could be delayed for up to six months due to a backlog of DNA testing.
Mr Porter was charged with murder, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, arson, armed robbery and deprivation of liberty – unlawfully detain.
It is alleged Mr Cabrie was killed during a robbery attempt when he picked up the two teens and another person on February 7.
His body was later found at a boat ramp in Howard.
Sgt Edwards told the court unless there was a court order, DNA results could take up to six months due to delays caused by the forensic DNA lab inquiry.
In May it was revealed the state government-run DNA testing lab was dealing with a backlog of more than 10,000 cases as well as needing to test thousands of historical cases after the Commission of Inquiry.
The matter was adjourned until July 5.
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