Two more charged with murder over Brisbane house party death
Two more men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with murder over the death of 21-year-old Jongkuch Kur Jongkuch, bringing the total charged to 11.
Jongkuch died on August 1 from critical head injuries sustained during an out-of-control house party in Logan's Bahrs Scrub suburb on July 26. Jongkuch Kur Jongkuch was found unconscious just after 2am and died at Princess Alexandra Hospital days later.
Police had charged eight teenagers aged 17 to 19 in August, followed by a 17-year-old in September. Two men aged 18 and 19 were arrested at Eagle Farm and Goodna and charged with murder.
The men are due in court Friday. Police thanked residents and community leaders who assisted investigators.
- 21 years old
- Victim's age
- July 26
- Date of assault
- 11 people
- Total charged
- Bahrs Scrub, Logan
- Location
Why it mattersA single house party assault has now led to 11 murder charges, showing how quickly a violent incident can spiral and draw in multiple alleged offenders.
AustraliaAn ongoing murder investigation in Queensland shows the scale of violence at social gatherings and the lengthy legal process now unfolding across the Brisbane court system.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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