The racist killing of Cassius Turvey that shocked Australia
Sgt4succsess SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM The racist killing of Cassius Turvey that shocked Australia Alleged murder of Cassius is the latest in a number of attacks on Australia’s Indigenous children and young people. ADVERTISEMENT Melbourne, Australia – Australia was again forced to confront what experts say is “deeply entrenched” racism this year after the alleged murder of a 15 year old Indigenous boy, Cassius Turvey, shocked the nation. ADVERTISEMENT Cassius – of the Noongar Nation people of Western Australia – was walking home from school with friends in October when he was assaulted with a metal pole in an unprovoked and vicious attack. ADVERTISEMENT After being placed in an induced coma, he died of injuries 10 days later. His death sparked shock and outpourings of grief and led to nationwide vigils and fundraising for the family. ADVERTISEMENT N