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Melbourne cafe killers jailed for 34 years over Gavin Preston murder
Australia🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Melbourne cafe killers jailed for 34 years over Gavin Preston murder

Two men, Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe, have been sentenced to 34 years in prison each for the murder of Gavin 'Capable' Preston, a prominent underworld figure, outside a Melbourne cafe in 2023. The attack occurred during breakfast at Sweet Lulu's cafe in Keilor, where the victims opened fire on Preston and also injured his friend AJ Maghnie. The perpetrators, who traveled from New South Wales, were found guilty by a jury and faced charges of murder and attempted murder. The court described the crime as meticulously planned and marked by a ruthless disregard for human life. Despite arguments from defense attorneys that the men were not the actual shooters, the judge emphasized the severity of the offense, including the public nature of the attack and the lack of remorse shown by the defendants. Both men received non-parole periods of 26 and 27 years, and Zahabe, who sought forgiveness online, faces potential deportation.

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Melbourne cafe killers jailed for 34 years over Gavin Preston murder

Two men, Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe, have been sentenced to 34 years in prison each for the murder of Gavin 'Capable' Preston, a prominent underworld figure, outside a Melbourne cafe in 2023. The attack occurred during breakfast at Sweet Lulu's cafe in Keilor, where the victims opened fire on Preston and also injured his friend AJ Maghnie. The perpetrators, who traveled from New South Wales, were found guilty by a jury and faced charges of murder and attempted murder. The court described the crime as meticulously planned and marked by a ruthless disregard for human life. Despite arguments from defense attorneys that the men were not the actual shooters, the judge emphasized the severity of the offense, including the public nature of the attack and the lack of remorse shown by the defendants. Both men received non-parole periods of 26 and 27 years, and Zahabe, who sought forgiveness online, faces potential deportation.

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