Uber driver Scott Cabrie’s murder case goes to committal mention

A committal mention is set to be held in the matter of one of the teenagers charged over the 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.

A teenager charged with the murder of a Hervey Bay Uber driver will appear in court for a committal mention next month.

Tye Wayne Porter, 18, and a 17-year-old co-accused were charged with murder after the death of Scott Cabrie, 47, in February, 2023.

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.

In June, Sergeant 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 case was adjourned until August 17.