Darwin Bottle Shop Worker's Tragic End

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Fatal Stabbing at Darwin Bottle Shop

20-year-old Declan Laverty was fatally stabbed by Keith Kerinauia during his shift at a BWS store near Darwin airport on March 19, 2023. [{ "selector": ".mebjl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ellot-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Guilty Verdict and Family Reactions

After a 10-day trial, Kerinauia was found guilty of murder, leading to emotional reactions from both families and a mandatory life sentence with a 20-year non-parole period. [{ "selector": ".qaned-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".bgxed-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Controversy and Legal Implications

The case sparked outcry and may lead to changes in alcohol sale and weapons offences laws in the Northern Territory. Sentencing is set for June 28, with potential for an appeal. [{ "selector": ".wpwfa-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".dakab-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]