Two Men Convicted of Murder in Case of Indigenous Teen Cassius Turvey
Jack Steven James Brearley and Brodie Lee Palmer found guilty of murdering 15-year-old Aboriginal boy Cassius Turvey after violent attack in Perth.
Summary
Two men, Jack Brearley and Brodie Palmer, have been convicted of murdering 15-year-old Cassius Turvey after a brutal attack in Perth in October 2022. Turvey, an Indigenous boy, suffered severe head injuries from a metal pole and died ten days later. The incident ignited nationwide protests against racism and violence towards Indigenous communities, as Turvey was said to be an innocent victim caught in a larger conflict. His mother expressed her bittersweet relief at the verdict while mourning her son. Sentencing for the convicted men is scheduled for June 26.
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- The murder of Cassius Turvey, which led to widespread protests, highlights systemic racism and violence against Indigenous people in Australia.
- Racism may not have been the alleged motive in the trial, but witnesses reported the attackers using racial slurs, emphasizing ongoing societal issues.
- Prime Minister Albanese's remarks about the incident being racially motivated reflect a broader acknowledgment of the challenges faced by Indigenous communities.
The Guardian·24d· "…His death shocked the community, and the attack was described by some, including the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, as racially motivated, although Stanwix said this was not the case in his opening remarks."
Al Jazeera·24d· "…The murder was the most recent in a number of attacks on Indigenous children and young people that have shocked Australia."