Jury acquits 19-year-old of murder in Boxing Day home invasion that led to Emma Lovell's death; he gets 18 months for other charges.

A 19-year-old was acquitted of murder and manslaughter in the Boxing Day home invasion that resulted in the death of 41-year-old Emma Lovell in North Lakes, north of Brisbane. He was sentenced to 18 months for burglary and assault, which he had already served, prompting disappointment from the victim's husband, Lee Lovell. Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington also expressed concern, stating that the sentence would not meet community expectations. The youth had a history of over 100 prior criminal charges.

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