REMEMBERING EMMA

AS the community mourns the loss of Emma Lovell, a petition is underway for a strict new law, Emma’s Law, which calls for mandatory jail and no bail for armed and violent repeat home invaders, regardless of age.

The 41-year-old North Lakes mother lost her life on boxing day in front of her husband and daughters whilst she and her husband, Lee, defended their home against four teenage invaders who were known to police.

7 News reported that one of the teenagers was arrested on Christmas Eve and charged with multiple offences. He was released hours before he allegedly fatally stabbed Emma.

The teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have multiple social media posts boasting about their illegal behaviour.

“Although Emma’s passing has ripped our family apart, I just hope there will be a positive change to come from this,” Lee Lovell said in a statement to 7 News.

The petition is set to become one of the top signed petitions on change.org, anticipated to reach well over 25,000 signatures. To sign, visit www.change. org and search for Emma’s Law.

A Go-Fund-Me page has also been set up, which is expected to exceed its fundraising goal of $50,000. To donate, visit www. gofundme.com and search for Emma Lovell.

A beautiful life gone way too soon.

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