Heartache continues two years later [Video]

“I will be considering all aspects of today’s sentencing and obtaining further advice about the legal options available to me,” she said in a statement.

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Frecklington said her thoughts were with the Lovell family and Emma’s death “laid bare the horrifying realities” of Queensland’s youth crime crisis.

The consideration of an appeal came after the court released the Lovells’ home CCTV footage. It shows youths entering via an unlocked door – one gives a thumbs up, before being joined by another later seen holding a knife above his chest.

Crown prosecutor David Nardone told Justice Michael Copley the youth being sentenced on Wednesday had 104 prior criminal charges and had committed offences while on community orders and probation.

“His record is dominated by property related and dishonesty offending but includes violence in robberies and common assaults,” Nardone said.

“The burglary and involvement in assault [at the Lovells’ home] was committed …