Mother of Vyleen White's alleged killer speaks out
The mother of the teenager who allegedly stabbed Vyleen White has spoken out, sending her condolences to White's family.
The woman's 16-year-old son has been accused of the deadly stabbing of the 70-year-old Queensland grandmother, who was fatally injured at a shopping centre while on an outing with her 6-year-old granddaughter.
The mother, who cannot be identified, apologised to the victim's family, along with the greater community for what happened.
"I'm sorry to the community because I didn't know that the kids do that," the mother said.
She said her son told her "I love you mum" as police put him in handcuffs and led him away.
The mother also apologised to White's family, saying, "I feel sorry about that, yeah, because it's so bad."
It is believed the teenager was out on bail when he allegedly committed the stabbing, after being charged last year with stealing a car and three counts of armed robbery.
Four other teenagers have also faced court in relation to the alleged murder of Ms White, all charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The mother's statement comes after Vyleen's husband shared that they were preparing celebrations for their 50th wedding anniversary when his wife was brutally murdered.
He told 7News, “I’m dealing with it the best way I can at the moment. When they stabbed her, they stabbed me.”
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