Teenager found guilty of stabbing murder of Melbourne teen Oscar Hamilton
A teenage boy has been found guilty of stabbing and killing Oscar Hamilton at a shopping centre in Melbourne's west in 2024.
A teenager has been found guilty of the stabbing murder of Oscar Hamilton in Melbourne. According to prosecutors, the 15-year-old boy, now 17, allegedly stabbed Oscar three times in a shopping centre in September 2024. The teenager denied the charge, claiming he did not intend to kill Oscar. Prosecutors argued the motive was that Oscar had sexually assaulted the killer's ex-girlfriend, although this claim was unproven.
The jury deliberated for two hours before delivering a guilty verdict after a trial. Oscar's family expressed relief at the outcome, stating they were deeply relieved the defendant was held accountable for their loss.
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