July 24th 2024.
In a tragic and horrifying event, a group of eight teenage boys have been sentenced to jail for the murder of a 16-year-old boy named Declan Cutler. It was a frenzied and brutal attack that took place on a dark street in Melbourne's north in March 2022. Declan was walking alone after leaving a party in Reservoir when he was suddenly approached by the group.
The boys, who were traveling in a stolen car, quickly got out and began violently beating and stabbing Declan. He was helpless and defenseless as they kicked and stomped on him while he lay on the ground. The attack lasted for about two minutes before the boys got back into their car and drove away. But their cruelty didn't end there. They circled back and continued to attack Declan, even taking his shoes before leaving him to bleed to death.
The severity of the attack was captured on CCTV footage and was presented in court as evidence. It showed the boys' complete lack of remorse and disregard for human life. Declan suffered a total of 152 injuries, including 56 stab wounds and 66 blunt force injuries. It was a senseless and brutal act that left the entire community in shock and mourning.
After a lengthy trial, Victorian Supreme Court Justice Rita Incerti found four of the attackers guilty of Declan's murder. She handed down their sentences, describing the attack as a frantic and cruel display of "incalculable inhumanity." The boy known as SA was sentenced to 19 years in prison, with a non-parole period of 14 years. QDM received a sentence of 19 years and six months, with a non-parole period of 14 years and six months. SY and DM were also sentenced to 18 years and 17 years and six months, respectively, with a non-parole period of 12 years each.
Justice Incerti also recommended that all four boys remain in youth justice detention until they turn 21, in hopes that they will be able to rehabilitate and learn from their actions. The other members of the group received their sentences earlier, with a 13-year-old boy being found too young to be held criminally responsible for the murder. Three other boys, aged 16 and 18 at the time of the attack, were also sentenced to jail for their involvement.
This heartbreaking and senseless act has left a community in mourning and serves as a reminder of the consequences of violence and cruelty. Declan's life was taken too soon, and his memory will be forever cherished by those who loved him. Let us hope that justice is served and that the perpetrators can find redemption and learn from their actions.
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