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Australia mourns the death of Indigenous boy Cassius Turvey

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3 years ago

October 31, 2022

Costa Haritos

Australia’s young indigenous community has come together to honour Cassius Turvey

*A warning the following story contains information about a deceased person, Cassius Turvey.

The 15-year-old schoolboy died after he was allegedly bashed when walking home from school.

It’s sparked an outpouring of grief around the country, as Indigenous leaders fear for their own loved ones.

Turvey’s mother has thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for condemning the attack.

The Prime Minister says the alleged murder was racially motivated.

After the death of Mahsa Amini, Australia stands with the women and people of Iran who are protesting for their human rights. pic.twitter.com/mpBuY5MIop
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) October 26, 2022

The 21-year-old alleged perpetrator has been charged with murder and is facing two more charges relating to aggravated assault and stealing.

I can’t sleep thinking about Cassius Turvey and his short life being taken away by a racially motivated attack, this is not the days of Marshall law folks where Aboriginal people were shot for stealing sheep, this is 2022 FFS! I can’t imaging what his family are going through ♥️ pic.twitter.com/zro1Ruh6o1
— Troy Cassar-Daley (@troycassardaley) October 26, 2022

Cassius Turvey never made it home from school.

Just 15 years old, he was allegedly targeted by someone who shouted racial slurs, told him to run, and then brutally beat him with a metal pole.

He died days later. This is the ongoing reality of racist violence in Australia. pic.twitter.com/7SOxOjSo39
— Adam Bandt (@AdamBandt) October 26, 2022

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.