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Inside the $5.4 million Clayfield home where CEO Greg Josephson was allegedly stabbed to death

Gregory Josephson, 58, was allegedly critically injured at a Brisbane home on Thursday.

Teenager charged with murder at Brisbane party

Inside the $5.4 million Clayfield home where CEO Greg Josephson was allegedly stabbed to death

Gregory Josephson, 58, was allegedly critically injured at a Brisbane home on Thursday.

The sprawling $5.4 million mansion where a chief executive was allegedly stabbed to death during a teen house party was listed for sale just six weeks ago.

Greg Josephson, the co-founder of popular clothing company, Universal Store, was allegedly found dead on the top level of his Clayfield home, in Brisbane’s inner north, at about 8.15pm on Thursday.

Police were called to the scene and arrested a 15-year-old boy.

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The boy — who was one of among 30 teenagers who had been partying at the house — has since been charged with murder.

Property records reveal the home was purchased by Josephson and his wife in 2016 for $1.91 million.

The three-storey home — which boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms, alfresco terraces, a pavilion, and a pool — was listed for sale for expressions of interest on May 15.

Earlier this month, the property’s recent market listing featured in a news article, with the Josephsons’ revealing renovations in 2022 made the home feel like a ‘five-star resort’.

The family home was listed for sale last month.
The family home was listed for sale last month. Credit: Realestate.com.au
Greg Josephson described the house as having the feel of a ‘five-star resort’ after the family renovated it in 2022.
Greg Josephson described the house as having the feel of a ‘five-star resort’ after the family renovated it in 2022. Credit: Realestate.com.au
Greg Josephson was the co-founder of popular retail company Universal Store.
Greg Josephson was the co-founder of popular retail company Universal Store. Credit: Social media

“We’re sad to sell but we’re relocating to Noosa where we have a house and business interests,” Josephson told News Corp.

“But we’re proud that we went all out to create a once in a lifetime forever home, and that’s what’s on offer for someone now. “

The Josephsons also own an adjoining property, which they are intending to sell along with their family home.

The second property — which is valued at $2.25 million — has approval to be turned into a tennis court, or could be retained by the new owners as a rental property or guest cottage.

Combined, the properties cover a whopping 1974 square metres.

Josephson founded Universal Store with his brother, Michael, in 1999.

According to his LinkedIn, Josephson stepped down as founder and director of Universal in 2018.

The store, which stocks over 50 different clothing brands, made over $244 million in the year ended June 2024.

Photos posted online show Josephson and his family enjoyed a jet-setting lifestyle, frequently enjoying overseas and interstate holidays.

The property features six bedrooms and six bathrooms.
The property features six bedrooms and six bathrooms. Credit: Realestate.com.au
The multimillion-dollar property also boasts a pool and rumpus room.
The multimillion-dollar property also boasts a pool and rumpus room. Credit: Realestate.com.au

Police will allege Josephson suffered a stab wound and the 15-year-old was the one to call triple-0.

The boy was arrested at a property nearby and had sustained a minor injury.

It’s unclear what led to the stabbing, but Detective Acting Superintendent Craig Williams said it appeared as though the other teenagers at the party had no idea what had happened.

None of the other teenagers were arrested but some are helping police with their investigation.

“It’s still very early days, so (the) exact location of who was standing where and who saw what forms part of our investigation,” he said.

“The initial investigation indicates that no other persons were involved other than the 15-year-old who’s been taken into custody.”

Detectives have located the alleged murder weapon.

Inspector Jane Healy previously described the scene officers showed up to as “chaotic” and “confusing”.

Police will allege Josephson suffered a stab wound and the 15-year-old was the one to call triple-0.  
Police will allege Josephson suffered a stab wound and the 15-year-old was the one to call triple-0.   Credit:
None of the other teenagers were arrested but some are helping police with their investigation. 
None of the other teenagers were arrested but some are helping police with their investigation.  Credit:

It’s unknown if drugs or alcohol were present at the party.

“This is a tragic incident that will affect the family, the community as a whole and other young people who were at the house at the time,” Williams said.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli would not confirm whether the teenager will be first to face trial under new state adult time adult crime laws.

“When things like this happen deep sense of remorse,” he said on Friday.

“Let courts do their job.”

The teenager fronted Brisbane Children’s Court on Friday morning and didn’t apply for bail.

He will return to court in September.

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