Teen Sentenced to 12 Years for 'Heinous' Murder of Friend in Brisbane

The court emphasized the brutal nature of the crime, which stemmed from a dispute over a damaged phone, and highlighted the offender's history of trauma and gang involvement.

• The offender, now 18, was sentenced to 12 years in detention for fatally stabbing 19-year-old Abddullahi Ahmed Iyow in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane, in May 2024.
• The attack, described as unprovoked and brutal, occurred after an argument over a damaged phone that disrupted the offender's drug dealing contacts.
• Mr. Iyow succumbed to his injuries a month later due to infection and organ failure caused by the stabbing.
• The court noted the offender's history of trauma, gang involvement, and a diagnosed severe conduct disorder, as well as his admission to finding stabbing 'entertaining.'
• The victim's brother, who attacked the offender during a prior court hearing, is set to appear in court on April 10, 2025, as the victim's family continues to grapple with the emotional aftermath.

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