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Police arrested and charged Jack Steven James
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attacking Turvey's 13-year-old friend with a metal pole and stealing his walking crutches and cap. In
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who verbally harassed them. One of the men exited the vehicle and chased after the boys, catching Turvey and beating him with a metal pole. Turvey was taken to the hospital and treated for injuries. One of his friends, who was on
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united to create a song in memory of Turvey, titled "Forever 15". It was played at his funeral and released three days later on 21 November 2022.
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