Keith Kerinauia murder trial hears from mother of stabbing victim Declan Laverty

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The murder trial of Keith Kerinauia has heard the mother of stabbing victim Declan Laverty, who was allegedly murdered while working at a Darwin bottle shop in 2023, was aware her son carried a knife to work, and had encouraged him to do so for his own protection.

Keith Kerinauia is on trial for the alleged murder of Darwin bottle shop worker Declan Laverty, who was fatally stabbed in March 2023.

She also told police she and her son did not discuss the knife although he did mention all employees carried their own knives too. Mr Rioli, appearing for the prosecution, told the court he thought Mr Kerinauia believed Mr Laverty was "being disrespectful" by asking Mr Rioli to leave."Worried, scared … I felt like things were escalating."In evidence prompting the judge to allow the prosecution to cross-examine its own witness, Mr Rioli Jr told the court he thought Mr Laverty had "provoked" Mr Kerinauia.

 

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