Family's tribute to their 'blue-eyed boy' after teen found guilty of murder

THE family of Justin McLaughlin paid tribute to their"blue-eyed boy" moments after a teenager was convicted of his murder.Justin's family sat through the trial listening to often harrowing evidence.The family said:"Justin had his full life ahead of him. Our life will never be the same."He was their best friend as well as a brother.

Justin was rushed to the hospital but never survived the single blow delivered by Haig, who was 16 at the time.. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Geddes said: “This was a shocking loss of a young life which has left a family devastated. "Although today’s conviction can’t change what happened, I hope the outcome brings them at least a degree of closure."Violence like this has no place in our society and we will continue to work closely with our partners to bring perpetrators to justice."

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