Family pays tribute to ‘bright, kind-hearted’ teen who was allegedly killed in Wilton
Written by admin on November 12, 2024
The family of a 15-year-old boy allegedly murdered during a camping trip south of Sydney has described him as a “bright, kind-hearted” teenager whose life was cut tragically short.
Isaac, who had set off with friends for an overnight stay in the bush at Wilton on Friday evening, died after an alleged altercation with 32-year-old chef Jacob Greig.
Police allege Mr Greig confronted Isaac with a knife after the teen mistakenly tried to enter his car in a bid to get a lift.
Isaac’s body was discovered the next morning by his friends, who initially thought he had left the campsite and gone home.
They found him in the grass by the side of Wilton Park Rd with no sign of life.
His father said he wanted Isaac to be remembered as a loved son, brother, and friend whose potential was tragically ended too soon.
Family friend Donna Young spoke of the immense pain Isaac’s family is enduring.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the devastating loss of Isaac, a bright, kind-hearted 15-year-old boy whose life was taken far too soon,” she told The Daily Telegraph.
“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.”
Around 10pm on Friday night, Isaac walked with two friends to the nearby road to meet their parents for pick-up.
When he didn’t return to the campsite, his friends assumed he had left, as he had been feeling hungry and cold.
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However, police allege Isaac became involved in a confrontation with Mr Greig, who was in the passenger seat of a car Isaac mistakenly tried to get into. Police say CCTV footage from a nearby home showed Mr Greig exiting the car armed with a knife, and allegedly confronting Isaac with aggressive language and threats.
According to police, Greig then chased Isaac, brandishing the knife and yelling obscenities at him. During the altercation, Greig allegedly slashed Isaac’s arm, causing severe bleeding before leaving the scene without attempting to help him.
To help with funeral costs, Ms Young has set up a GoFundMe page, with some of the funds also going towards supporting the friends who found Isaac.
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