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Two face court for murder after 'amazing person' shot
Two men, aged 23 and 22, face murder charges in Melbourne for the shooting death of 26-year-old Kwar Ater on September 7. One defendant, Laula, requested medical attention for a wrist injury during the court hearing.
Man pleads not guilty to Boxing Day stabbing of wife
John Beres faces murder charges for the death of his wife, Yvonne, in Langwarrin on December 26, 2024. His defence lawyer, Alana Reader, plans to seek a fast-tracked appeal to the Supreme Court and intends to enter a not guilty plea due to mental impairment.