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7NEWS
22-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Teen admits to murdering grandmother Vyleen Joan White in case sparking major reform
A teenager has pleaded guilty to murdering a grandmother in an attack that helped spark landmark law reforms. The 16-year-old boy was charged after Vyleen Joan White, 70, was fatally stabbed in a suspected carjacking outside a Redbank Plains shopping centre, west of Brisbane, in February 2024. White's death helped inspire youth justice reforms, with Queensland's Liberal National government introducing controversial 'adult time, adult crime' laws after winning the 2024 election. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Tough youth justice laws ushered in by the LNP ensure juveniles face adult sentences for more than 30 offences. Police alleged White was killed during the theft of her 2009 model Hyundai Getz hatchback. The 16-year-old from the nearby suburb of Bellbird Park was charged with murder and unlawful use of a motor vehicle plus three counts of stealing. The juvenile, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to all the charges in Brisbane Supreme Court on Tuesday. White's family members in court did not audibly react to the guilty pleas by the youth who appeared on Tuesday wearing a green jumper and black pants. Prosecutor Chris Cook sought a pre-sentence report by November 3 and a November 12 sentencing. Defence barrister Matthew Hynes agreed to the dates. Justice Lincoln Crowley remanded the teen in custody.
Perth Now
22-07-2025
- Perth Now
Teen kills grandmother during carjacking
A teenager has pleaded guilty to violently stabbing a grandmother in the underground carpark of a shopping centre west of Brisbane while trying to carjack the elderly woman. Vyleen Joan White's killer was clad in prison greens and towered over Corrective Services officers as he was led into the Supreme Court of Brisbane on Tuesday as the beloved 70-year-old's family – including her husband Victor – watched on. Ms White, a former religious instruction teacher, was stabbed to death by a 16-year-old in the underground carpark at Town Square Redbank Plains Shopping Centre about 6.10pm on February 3, 2024. Vyleen Joan White was fatally stabbed by a teenager in the underground carpark of a Redbank Plains shopping centre last year. Supplied Credit: Supplied The teenager pleaded guilty to Ms White's murder during an arraignment at Brisbane Supreme Court on Tuesday. Glenn Campbell/ NewsWire Credit: News Corp Australia Ms White's vehicle was found about 20 minutes away from the scene. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was committed to stand trial on multiple charges, including murder, following a committal hearing in March this year. On Tuesday, he entered pleas of guilty to charges of murder and unlawful use of a motor vehicle as well as three counts of stealing. They related to thefts that occurred at a McDonald's at Bellbird Park and a Liquorland and 7/11 store on the same day he killed Ms White. Asked if he wanted to say anything in response to the charges, the teenager said: 'No, Your Honour.' The court was told a presentence report was required to be prepared under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act ahead of a sentencing in November. Justice Lincoln Crowley set down a half-day sentencing for November 12. The teenager was remanded in custody.
Perth Now
22-07-2025
- Perth Now
Teen admits to murder in case that sparked reform
A teenager has pleaded guilty to murdering a grandmother in an attack that helped spark landmark law reforms. The 16-year-old boy was charged after Vyleen Joan White, 70, was fatally stabbed in a suspected carjacking outside a Redbank Plains shopping centre, west of Brisbane, in February 2024. Ms White's death helped inspire youth justice reforms, with Queensland's Liberal National government introducing controversial "adult time, adult crime" laws after winning the 2024 election. Tough youth justice laws ushered in by the LNP ensure juveniles face adult sentences for more than 30 offences. Police alleged Ms White was killed during the theft of her 2009 model Hyundai Getz hatchback. The 16-year-old from the nearby suburb of Bellbird Park was charged with murder and unlawful use of a motor vehicle plus three counts of stealing. The juvenile, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to all the charges in Brisbane Supreme Court on Tuesday. Ms White's family members in court did not audibly react to the guilty pleas by the youth who appeared on Tuesday wearing a green jumper and black pants. Prosecutor Chris Cook sought a pre-sentence report by November 3 and a November 12 sentencing. Defence barrister Matthew Hynes agreed to the dates. Justice Lincoln Crowley remanded the teen in custody.
The Age
22-07-2025
- The Age
Teen pleads guilty to murder of grandmother Vyleen White
The teenager accused of killing grandmother Vyleen White has pleaded guilty to murder. Vyleen Joan White was stabbed in a car park of a shopping centre in Redbank Plains, west of Brisbane, in February 2024. Her death sparked community outrage, and prompted the then-Labor state government to change bail laws for juveniles. The teenager, who cannot be named under youth justice laws, pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Sydney Morning Herald
22-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Teen pleads guilty to murder of grandmother Vyleen White
The teenager accused of killing grandmother Vyleen White has pleaded guilty to murder. Vyleen Joan White was stabbed in a car park of a shopping centre in Redbank Plains, west of Brisbane, in February 2024. Her death sparked community outrage, and prompted the then-Labor state government to change bail laws for juveniles. The teenager, who cannot be named under youth justice laws, pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
