WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that the following episode contains references to deceased persons.



As he walked home from school, Cassius Turvey was attacked and later died. His death has led to an outpouring of grief around the country, with over 44 different vigils being held for the 15-year-old Indigenous boy.

Megan Krakouer, a good friend of Cassius's mother Mechelle, helped organise these vigils. Today on Please Explain, she speaks to Chris Zappone about race-based violence, Cassius, and the peaceful wishes of his family. 

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that the following episode contains references to deceased persons.
 
As he walked home from school, Cassius Turvey was attacked and later died. His death has led to an outpouring of grief around the country, with over 44 different vigils being held for the 15-year-old Indigenous boy.
Megan Krakouer, a good friend of Cassius's mother Mechelle, helped organise these vigils. Today on Please Explain, she speaks to Chris Zappone about race-based violence, Cassius, and the peaceful wishes of his family.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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