A Teenager's Trial by Fire: The Shifting Landscape of Youth Justice The case of the 15 year old accused of killing Universal Store co founder Greg Josephson is set to enter a new phase, with a psychiatric assessment nearing completion and a trial date looming.
On the surface, this development appears straightforward – a young person stands accused of a heinous crime, and the justice system takes its course. However, the particulars of the case reveal a more complex story.
The teenager has been charged with murder after Josephson's death in June last year sent shockwaves through Brisbane's north. Dozens of teenagers attended the ill fated party where Josephson died.