Queensland’s youth justice system is back in the spotlight after a mother of two was stabbed to death north of Brisbane.

41-year-old Emma Lovell died after confronting two intruders of her North Lakes home on Monday night.

Her husband Lee was stabbed in the back but has survived.

Two 17-year-old boys have been charged with murder, while another two teenagers are still assisting police with enquiries

Nine News Queensland reporter Jess Millward joins Mark Levy for the latest.

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