A teenager allegedly stabbed to death while camping with mates has been pictured for the first time – as tragic new details emerge about the incident.
Isaac, 15, was camping with friends at Wilton, just past the outskirts of south-west Sydney, on Friday night when he was allegedly stabbed by Jacob Greig, 32.
Police allege the boy, seeking a lift home, tried to open Greig’s car door, with the professional chef becoming outraged and slashing the teen with a knife before driving off.
Tragically, his body was discovered the following morning by his friends, who had originally thought he had left the campsite and gone home.
Family friend Donna Young has started a GoFundMe to help his struggling parents with funeral costs.
‘Isaac was a beloved son, brother, and friend. His life, full of promise and potential, was tragically cut short due to an (alleged) act of senseless violence,’ she wrote.
‘Isaac’s family—his mum, dad, and siblings—are now faced with the unimaginable pain of not only grieving the loss of their precious son but also managing the overwhelming costs that come with such a sudden tragedy.
The fundraising page, which will go towards his funeral costs and supporting his family, has so far raised almost $10,000.
Isaac, 15, was camping with friends at Wilton, just past the outskirts of south-west Sydney, on Friday night when he was allegedly stabbed by Jacob Greig, 32
Police allege the boy, seeking a lift home, tried to open Greig’s car door, with the professional chef becoming outraged and slashing the teen with a knife before driving off (pictured: police take statements the day after the incident)
Isaac’s father, Paul, who gave his permission for his son’s name and picture to be used told the Daily Telegraph that he wanted Isaac to be remembered as an adored son, brother and mate, whose life was taken far too soon.
His alleged killer, Greig, handed himself in to Narellan Police Station on Saturday.
Greig, who has been charged with murder, is a professional chef who uses the nickname ‘Harry Potter’ on social media.
In his bio, he describes himself as a ‘professional pyromaniac’.
Greig faced Parramatta Local Court on Sunday via a video livestream, with three of his family members attending in person.
The court was told the 15-year-old boy had tried to open the rear passenger door of a vehicle Greig was in, with video and audio of the incident capturing the teenager saying ‘I’m trying to get home’.
Jacob Greig has been arrested and charged over the alleged murder
At some point Greig got out of the vehicle, with Magistrate Robert Rabbidge saying footage had allegedly captured Greig saying ‘I’ll f***ing get you good’.
He then allegedly said ‘I’m going to chop your f***ing hand off’, the court was told.
Greig allegedly told police he ‘slashed the victim before returning to the vehicle’, Mr Rabbidge said.
However the court was told footage allegedly showed Greig pursuing the victim on foot.
‘The facts indicate that the matter prior to injury … The accused had threatened to kill the young person and chop his hand,’ Mr Rabbidge said.
More to come.
