Tradie accused of drowning disabled stepson ‘broke ex-wife’s arm and shot a gun’ 

Tradie accused of deliberately drowning his disabled stepson in a bathtub ‘later broke his ex-wife’s arm and shot a gun while arguing with another stepson’

  • Man accused of killing disabled stepson allegedly broke his former partner’s arm
  • He also went to jail for shooting a gun at another stepson while in an argument 
  • Steven Copo-Horton found dead in bathtub at home in western Sydney in 2013
  • His 44-year-old stepfather Charlie Younes was charged with his murder 

A man accused of killing his disabled stepson also allegedly broke his former partner’s arm and shot a gun at another stepson while arguing.

Charlie Younes, 44, allegedly murdered his former stepson Steven Copo-Horton, 18, when he drowned him in a bathtub at a home in Emerton in Sydney’s west in October 2013.

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Younes had previously been convicted of breached apprehended violence orders on more than one occasion.

Charlie Younes (pictured), 44, allegedly murdered his former stepson Steven Copo-Horton, 18, when he drowned him in a bathtub 

Steven Copo-Horton (pictured as a child) was found unconscious in the tub at a home in Emerton in Sydney's west in October 2013 and couldn't be revived

Steven Copo-Horton (pictured as a child) was found unconscious in the tub at a home in Emerton in Sydney’s west in October 2013 and couldn’t be revived

Crown prosecutor Raffaella Buttini said Younes had a history of lying to police and was previously involved with criminal associates and outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Mr Copo-Horton, who had Angelman syndrome, was unable to be revived when paramedics found him in the bath of the home he shared with his mother and Younes’ partner, Bec Horton.

Following the 18-year-old’s death, Younes also broke Ms Horton’s arm and later shot at her other son while in a fight.

‘Ms Horton has indicated that she does hold … considerable fear of acts of reprisal if released,’ Ms Buttini said.

Mr Copo-Horton was unable to be revived when paramedics found him in the bath at an Emerton home in Sydney’s west in October 2013.

Younes was charged with murder in December and appeared before NSW Supreme Court Justice David Davies during a bail application.

Following the 18-year-old¿s death, Younes also broke Ms Horton¿s (pictured left) arm and later shot at her other son while in a fight

Following the 18-year-old’s death, Younes also broke Ms Horton’s (pictured left) arm and later shot at her other son while in a fight

Justice Davies denies Younes bail due to his history of domestic violence, drug abuse and the fact he’d been in and out of court since 2013 for abusing Ms Horton, firing a gun by her son and hindering police investigation.

When the alleged murder took place, Younes also asked a friend to hide a firearm he had, Justice Davies said.

The 18-year-old was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, causing him to talk or walk in a jerky manner, as well as intellectual developmental delays.

A funeral notice in the days after his death, according to read: ‘Steven’s passing has left a large gap in our hearts and everyone who loved him, his family, uncles and aunties, cousins and many friends.

‘Aged 18 Years ‘Now in the care of Angels’.’

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