A teenage boy allegedly stabbed to death while camping with friends is identified – while the accused killer is unmasked
EXCLUSIVE
A teenager who was allegedly stabbed to death while camping with friends is being remembered as the ‘most selfless boy’ – as new details emerge about his accused killer.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was camping with friends in Wilton, just beyond the south-west suburbs of Sydney, on Friday evening when he was allegedly stabbed by 32-year-old Jacob Greig.
His body was found dumped in bushland off Wilton Park Road on Saturday morning, with Greig arrested shortly after 4pm after reporting to Narellan police station.
Greig has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday. Police believe he stabbed the boy during a physical altercation.
Tributes have begun to pour in online for the young boy, who was a member of the Picton community.
A friend said the teen had the “purest heart and kindest soul.”
‘Last night heaven received the precious wings of [name redacted].
“At the same time, we lost the most caring and selfless boy who ever existed.
An allegedly murdered teenage boy (pictured) is remembered as the ‘most selfless boy’
The body of a teenage boy was found in bushland off Wilton Park Road in Wilton (pictured), in Sydney’s south-west, on Saturday
Jacob Greig has been arrested and charged over the alleged murder
“To my dearest friend, you made the world a better place. Nothing could brace me for this heartbreaking event. I will forever miss your presence and sense of humor.
“Rest in peace sweet boy.”
Another friend said the boy would keep the memories they shared with him forever.
“You will be forever missed,” they continued.
‘Fly high.’
A third friend wrote: ‘You were way too young to leave so quickly.’
“You will be forever missed by this community, by your friends, by your family.
‘Rest in peace.’
Greig, a professional chef and father, changed his profile picture on Facebook on Friday – just hours before the boy was allegedly murdered.
Online tributes have poured in for the young boy as the community mourns the loss
Police are speaking to people at the campsites on Saturday as they investigate the incident
According to his social media profiles, Greig is originally from the NSW Central Coast but now lives in the Tahmoor area.
Photos posted online show him dressed in his chef’s attire, working in the kitchen and spending time with loved ones.
Police believe about a dozen young campers gathered Friday evening near the area where the boy’s body was found.
Acting Chief Inspector Tim Calman said the state crime officer was called to the site to assist as there were ‘a lot of moving parts’.
His family had been informed of his death, Supt Calman said, and were being supported by police.
“We have expressed our thoughts to the family,” he said. “They’re going to have a tough time this afternoon.”
Police are appealing for anyone with knowledge of the incident, dashcam or mobile footage to come forward, as well as anyone who may have been in the area since 6pm on Friday.
