Ivan Susin death: Sister calls for court vigil as Ricky Lefoe appears
The sister of a Brazilian man who died after he was knocked out in a late-night Surfers Paradise brawl says he was a person of “unquestionable kindness” and is calling for justice.
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THE sister of a Brazilian man who died after he was knocked out in a late-night Surfers Paradise brawl wants a vigil at court as a man accused of striking him appears this morning.
Brazilian national Ivan Susin, 29, died in hospital on Saturday afternoon after being in coma for 12 days.
He was allegedly knocked unconscious and hit the back of his head on the ground on party strip Orchid Ave in Surfers Paradise on Saturday, October 1.
His sister Joseane Susin, who arrived in Australia on Monday, wrote in an emotional post to Facebook this morning: “Dear friends, thank you for the messages of support and demonstrations of true humanity we have received.
“This young man was my brother but he could be a son, friend, grandson of anyone.
“Kiko was a human being of unquestionable kindness,” she wrote.
“With the spirit that the justice of men is done. Let us pray for the divine love that will always guide our hearts (sic).
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“I call everyone to be with us, in the next few hours at the court in Queensland, crying - although in silence - that his death not be in vain.”
Ricky Lefoe, a Sydney construction worker, has been charged with unlawful striking causing death and grievous bodily harm.
He is expected to reappear in Southport court this morning.
Shaun Simpson, 28, from Burleigh, faced court yesterday, accused of being involved in the fight.
Simpson’s lawyer appeared in court yesterday morning to ask for an adjournment of the matter.
Magistrate Andrew Sinclair adjourned the matter to November 5.
More to come.
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