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These are the most tragic faces of Queensland’s youth crime crisis: eleven Queenslanders who have allegedly been killed by juvenile offenders in the past two years.
The rising crime wave in the state has forced Prime Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk to launch new reforms, including once again making bail failure a youth crime, after abandoning the offense in 2015 and rejecting a push for its return. since then.
The maximum penalties for stolen cars and night crimes will also be increased, as well as greater penalties for those who flaunt their crimes on social media.
The controversial change comes after a series of high-profile homicides involving criminals under the age of 18, particularly in the south-east of the state, as well as ongoing carjackings and home invasions in Townsville, Cairns and Mount Isa.
Community groups have called for more action and reminded the public of the mothers, fathers and teens who have already been victims of the crime wave.
Here are ten tragic victims for whom reforms came too late.
emma lovell
Emma Lovell, 41, was allegedly stabbed to death at her home in North Lakes, north of Brisbane, on Boxing Day 2022.
Emma Lovell, 41, was allegedly stabbed to death at her home in North Lakes, north of Brisbane, on Boxing Day 2022.
Two 17-year-olds, from Zillmere and Holland Park, have been charged with murder with their case still before the courts.
carlo stewart
Carlo Stewart, 31, was allegedly shot in a street fight in North Booval, in the city of Ipswich, in July 2021.
Carlo Stewart, 31, was allegedly shot in a street fight in North Booval, in the city of Ipswich, in July 2021.
A 16-year-old boy and two men were charged with the matter still in court.
david connolly
David George Connolly, 43, was allegedly stabbed to death in January with a 17-year-old accused of murder and the matter is still in court.
rene latimore
Rene Latimore, 31, was allegedly murdered after going missing from Koumala, south of Mackay, in August 2021.
Rene Latimore, 31, was allegedly murdered after going missing from Koumala, south of Mackay, in August 2021.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and the matter is still before the courts.
Robert William Brown
Robert Brown, 75, was allegedly assaulted and robbed while waiting at a taxi rank in Toowoomba on February 6.
He died from his injuries last Monday with three teenagers charged over the incident.
Isaac Zane Cubby, 18, and two 17-year-olds have been charged with murder.
The matter is currently before the courts.
scott cabrie
Uber driver Scott Cabrie, 47, was allegedly killed after he picked up a group of people in his car on February 7.
Uber driver Scott Cabrie, 47, was allegedly killed after he picked up a group of people in his car on February 7.
Her body was found near a boat ramp on Power House Road in Howard, in the Fraser Coast region, on February 12.
A 17-year-old boy and 18-year-old Tyne Wayne Porter were charged in the alleged murder.
jennifer board
Jennifer Board, 22, died on her motorcycle after a terror crash involving an allegedly stolen car on Ross River Road in Townsville in February 2021
Jennifer Board, 22, died on her motorcycle after a terror crash involving an allegedly stolen car on Ross River Road in Townsville in February 2021.
Gregory Clubb was allegedly driving a stolen car that was allegedly being chased by vigilante Christopher Michael Hughes.
Hughes allegedly crashed into the car and then struck Ms. Board from her motorcycle, killing her on impact.
Hughes was charged with murder and Clubb faces a manslaughter charge.
Three other teenagers also face lesser charges with the matter still before the courts.
Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter
Matthew Field and pregnant Kate Leadbetter were walking dogs in Alexandra Hills in the city of Redland when they were hit by a stolen car on Australia Day in 2021
Matthew Field and pregnant Kate Leadbetter were walking dogs in Alexandra Hills in the city of Redland when they were hit by a stolen car on Australia Day in 2021.
The couple and their unborn child died in the horrific incident.
The drunk and drugged 17-year-old driver ran a red light before the stolen Landcruiser collided with a truck, flipped over and struck the couple.
The teenager was found to have a blood alcohol content of between 0.151 and 0.192 percent at the time of the accident.
The teenager was found to have a blood alcohol content of between 0.151 and 0.192 percent at the time of the accident.
The teen fled, stole the keys to a nearby house before being caught by a resident and arrested.
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison after the accident.
michael warburton
Michael Warburton, 59, died when his Vespa scooter was struck by an allegedly stolen car in Wynnum West, Brisbane, in September 2022.
Michael Warburton, 59, died when his Vespa scooter was struck by an allegedly stolen car in Wynnum West, Brisbane, in September 2022.
The car was apparently driven by a 15-year-old teenager.
Four teens have been charged in the incident with crimes including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle that caused death.
The matter is still before the courts.
Balin Stewart
Balin Stewart, 16, was allegedly stabbed to death on the front lawn of his home in Buddina, on the Sunshine Coast, on January 20, 2022.
Balin Stewart, 16, was allegedly stabbed to death on the front lawn of his home in Buddina, on the Sunshine Coast, on January 20, 2022.
A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder and the matter is still before the courts.