Ten Convicted of Murder in Brisbane Park Attack

In a significant legal ruling, ten individuals, including three brothers, were found guilty of murder in the stabbing death of 19-year-old Girum Mekonnen during a group attack at Zillmere Park in Brisbane. The attack, motivated by retaliation for a previous assault on John Wal Wal, involved the use of weapons such as knives and machetes. Mekonnen, who was simply enjoying time with friends, sustained fatal injuries from a stab wound that severed a major vein. The Queensland Supreme Court's verdict followed a judge-only trial, where the defendants were also convicted of multiple charges including grievous bodily harm. Notably, two individuals were acquitted of all charges related to the attack. Sentencing for the convicted defendants is scheduled for March 31, 2025.