Perth Man Sentenced to Life for Fatal Stabbing in Botched Drug Deal

Jaden Martinovich, 21, received a life sentence with a 14-year minimum for killing a 17-year-old during a fraudulent drug exchange in 2022.

The murder occurred during a fake drug deal in North Perth where both Martinovich and the victim intended to scam each other.
Martinovich stabbed the 17-year-old victim during a physical altercation after the victim attempted to steal his car.
Justice Bruno Fiannaca condemned the actions as reckless and driven by a 'gangster-like' persona adopted by both parties.
Dashcam recordings captured Martinovich's disturbing comments and emotional rationalizations following the stabbing.
Martinovich will be eligible for parole after serving 14 years, with his sentence backdated to his 2022 arrest.