Cassius Turvey tragedy
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Man accused of murdering Cassius Turvey says schoolboy stabbed him first
The man who prosecutors say was responsible for delivering the fatal blows to Cassius Turvey in October 2022 has pointed the finger at his former friend and co-accused.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
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Accused killer allegedly bragged about bashing Cassius Turvey with metal pole, court told
The trial over the alleged murder of Cassius Turvey has heard how a series of “complex events” led to the teenager’s death.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
GALLERY: Cassius Turvey’s mother Mechelle addresses Inspiring Australians’ Breakfast as 2024 WA Australian of the Year
After Mechelle Turvey’s 15-year-old son, Cassius, was fatally assaulted coming home from school, she began training police recruits in dealing with victims of crime. On Tuesday, as WA 2024 Australian of the Year she addressed the state’s Inspiring Australians’ Breakfast.
New evidence in Cassius Turvey murder case could lead to further charges, court told
Jack Brearley, one of four people accused of murdering Cassius Turvey, could face fresh charges on the back of new evidence allegedly linking him to the death of the 15-year-old schoolboy.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Perth man accused of murdering Cassius Turvey denied bail as trial date set
The man accused of murdering Perth teenager Cassius Turvey has been denied bail, as the mammoth trial against him and his three co-accused is set down for 2025.
- Heather McNeill
Cassius Turvey murder accused to fight charges at trial
The four people charged over the death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey pleaded not guilty to murder in court on Wednesday.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Four accused of Cassius Turvey murder face court together for first time
Jack Brearley, Mitchell Colin Forth, Aleesha Louise Gilmore and Brodie Lee Palmer have all been charged with murder over the 15-year-old’s death in October.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
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Cassius Turvey murder trio accused of kidnapping another teen days before fatal attack
Three of the people charged with the murder of Perth boy Cassius Turvey have been accused of kidnapping and assaulting another teenager four days before Cassius was fatally bashed.
- Heather McNeill and Sarah Brookes
Three more people charged with murder of Cassius Turvey
The 15-year-old was killed while walking home from school in Perth in October 2022, with his death sparking outrage across the country.
- Daile Cross
Why Cassius Turvey’s mum is joining forces with WA Police
Cassius Turvey’s friends “had to find their own way home” after the schoolboy was attacked, his mother said. It is something she wants to tackle in a new role with WA Police.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
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