The teenager accused of stabbing Emma Lovell to death at her North Lakes home in 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder.The teenager accused of stabbing Emma Lovell to death at her North Lakes home in 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder.Police alleged the pair, who were 17-year-old boys at the time, broke into the home and attacked Lovell and her husband when they were confronted at about 11.30pm.
Lovell died after suffering stab wounds to the chest while her husband, Lee, was treated in hospital for a knife wound. Her death prompted widespread community outrage and was one of several high-profile crimes that led to the state passing controversial youth justice laws. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty in the supreme court in Brisbane on Monday to one count each of murder, burglary, malicious act with intent and assault occasioning bodily harm.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersA pre-sentence report has been ordered ahead of the teen’s sentencing listed in the same court on 3 May.
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