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Several hours into his cross-examination by Crown prosecutor Chris White, a 19-year-old man awaiting sentence for his role in Hannah Leflar’s stabbing death shocked the courtroom when he admitted to having wished the 16-year-old girl dead.

The youth told the court he “conceded” the Crown’s points, adding “at the time of the murder that I did wish death upon Hannah Leflar.”

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The stunning statement came just after a morning break and in the midst of White’s questioning, during which the male at times admitted to having made several false or unreconcilable statements.

In the midst of the male’s unexpected proclamation, Justice Lian Schwann broke court, advising the man against saying anything more. She returned after a few minutes and ordered a lunch break to allow everyone time to collect their thoughts.

During the gruelling cross-examination, White took the youth through his previous testimony, an agreed statement of facts and reports completed on the male for the purpose of the hearing, being held to decide whether he will face sentencing as a youth or as an adult.