New update in case against teen, 15, charged with murder of Universal Store founder Greg Josephson
A teenager charged with the murder of Universal Store founder Greg Josephson during a house party faces a further wait in custody, with a court being told police need time to gather more crucial evidence.
Mr Josephson, 58, was found dead in his Clayfield home in Brisbane’s north shortly after 8pm on June 26.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with his murder.
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On Tuesday, the child’s matter was briefly mentioned in Brisbane Children’s Court.
The court was told a partial brief of evidence had been released on Monday but police would need a further six weeks to review the material and provide further evidence.
Kris Jahnke, acting for the child, said he had collected the partial brief and did not oppose a further adjournment.
The 15-year-old’s matter will return to court on October 14.
He made no application for bail and was remanded in custody.
In July, Acting Assistant Commissioner Rhys Wildman said police would allege an altercation broke out between the teenager and Mr Josephson.
Police further allege a household implement was used in the altercation.
Detective Acting Superintendent Craig Williams said a house party was occurring at the time of Mr Josephson’s murder and the weapon allegedly used had been located.
Mr Josephson co-founded the clothing chain Universal Store alongside his brother in 1999, which was sold to private equity investors in 2018.
The 58-year-old then amassed a significant property and retail portfolio following the sale - some of which have been sold off or closed in the wake of his death.
At a touching funeral in July, Mr Josephson’s wife Tamra remembered her husband as the “team captain” of their family.
“He was still my Gregory handsome. We had discussed how we looked forward to spending more time together just the two of us. We loved each other’s company.
“He was the most gentle, soft, kind hearted, generous, calm, positive, happy, intelligent man I have ever met. He was a pure gentleman.
“I loved you so much and I will love you forever.”
