The trial for the man accused of murdering 20-year-old Declan Laverty resumes in the Darwin Supreme Court today.
The bottle-shop worker was reportedly stabbed seven times in the BWS on Airport Tavern Drive, one of which pierced his heart – at which point the court heard he sent his mum Samara one last text message.
His death triggered protests and petitions for the NT Government to crack down on crime.
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CCTV from inside the store was played to the court on Friday, and more than a dozen witnesses are expected to give evidence across the coming days.
