Police appeal to public for help to solve alleged murder of Qld millionaire Greg Josephson amid investigation into death at party
Mr Josephson died at his home in the affluent north-east Brisbane suburb of Clayfield on June 26, and a 15-year-old boy known to the 58-year-old has been charged with murder.
The death occurred amid a party at the residence attended by a large group of teenagers. Mr Josephson died from critical injuries after being discovered on the top floor of the address about 8.15pm.
The teenager allegedly involved was located in the nearby area on Barlow Street after dialling triple-0, before being arrested and charged.
It was alleged Mr Josephson died following an altercation between him and the 15-year-old.
The alleged offender's matter was called at Brisbane Children's Court on June 27 and was adjourned until September 2, according to The Courier Mail.
The accused teenager was reportedly remanded in custody.
Detective Acting Superintendent Craig Williams last week confirmed police found a weapon allegedly used in the incident.
Queensland Police announced on Wednesday that detectives are now appealing for more information as the homicide investigation continues under Operation Xray Matte.
Anyone who has dashcam footage of the Alexandra Road, Oriel Road and Barlow Street areas between the hours of 7pm-8.30pm on June 26 are being urged to come forward.
Teenage partygoers were taken to a police station that night to be questioned, and neighbours of the Clayfield property had told News.com.au that attendees had frantically tried to the leave the address.
'They were just like 'we want to go home, and we're not allowed to leave'," one neighbour said.
Police had described the scene of the incident as 'chaotic' and 'confronting' when they arrived.
Mr Josephson co-founded popular clothing company Universal Store in 1999, and the business was sold in 2019 in a deal reportedly worth over $100 million.
His Clayfield mansion, which had been purchased in 2016 for $1.91 million, had been listed for sale earlier in June.
Following Mr Johnson's alleged murder, police appealed for information that could assist their investigation, including CCTV footage from the area.
Information that may be able to assist police can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or by making an online report at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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