PAIN turned to agony, woe to despair and a father s already broken heart was shattered yesterday when thieves broke into the home of motorcyclist Jennifer Board just one night after she was killed in a Âhorrific and preventable road tragedy. Distraught, Jennifer Board s father Graham Board bashed his fist against his table yesterday, while another very close friend and current police officer told Queensland s MPs that they should feel somewhat responsible for her death. Both were frustrated over the state s spreading juvenile crime crisis and broken youth justice laws. Emergency services on scene at a fatal crash on Ross River Road, Kirwan. Picture: Alix Sweeney
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UPDATE 1.40PM: Wrap your arms around those people (who are hurting) and make it about Jennifer for today and the next couple of days, Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has said. The politician, who represents Ingham where Jennifer grew up, said people need to support her family and friends in this difficult time. Over the next couple of weeks, tune in to what is happening politically, because that s where we ll be able to make some sort of change, he said. But right now, my deepest condolences to the family and friends that have lost beautiful Jennifer. Speaking to the media, former political candidate Julianne Wood said as soon as she heard about the horrific crash on Friday night, she knew it was time to stand up.