Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Sarabi conceded there was a prima facie case against his client, and therefore the case would proceed to a higher court.The court heard about 120 statements had been submitted as part of the proceeding.Kinsella committed the teenager to trial in the Supreme Court at a later date.Outside court, Sarabi said his client was “absolutely remorseful, absolutely”.“He regrets this,” the lawyer said.“It’s just really sad for everyone, and I especially feel for the families … of course [my client] knows the gravity of the situation.”When asked about why the teenager’s parents were not present, Sarabi answered: “Of course, because it’s of such a community interest, we didn’t feel comfortable having them here just because of the fact they are innocent people as well.“They don’t have a connection to this, and it would have been unfair potentially, any threats against their lives based on that decision.”He said his client was yet to enter a plea, which could be done once it reached the higher court, but he hoped the teenager would “make the right decision”.Outside court, White’s daughter Cindy Micallef said her family was struggling without her mother.“Honestly, what you see is not what you see behind closed doors. We all fall apart.“You know, it’s a case of someone’s got to do it, and we’ve got to fight,” she said.“Life’s hard. It is hard.Cindy Micallef outside court in Ipswich.Credit: Cloe Read / Brisbane Times“There’s a lot of stuff going on for all of us … We’ve had a week of family birthdays for both my sisters and my young niece tomorrow. Birthdays aren’t the same.“Life events aren’t the same. Any family occasion just isn’t the same without mum.”The accused teenager allegedly stole soft drinks and chocolate from a 7-Eleven, food from McDonald’s, and alcohol from a Liquorland store before White’s death.He was remanded in custody until his next court date.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
