Teen to face murder trial over death of skincare founder’s husband

A young woman will face trial accused of murder after the husband of a skincare company founder was fatally stabbed during a home invasion.

Kieysha Jade Sky, 19, faced Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Wednesday for a committal hearing on a charge of murder, as well as vehicle theft and home break-in charges.

Zdravko Bilic, husband of HUD Skin + Body Melbourne skincare company founder Gry Tomte, was found dead in the front yard of his home on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on July 14, 2025.

Tomte attended the courthouse but remained outside the courtroom as the committal hearing got underway.

The prosecutor handed numerous statements and five large folders of exhibits to Magistrate Andrew Sinclair.

Sky’s defence barrister, David Jones KC, cross-examined four witnesses, including two neighbours, who said they heard shouting and saw a car speeding away from near Bilic’s Warana home in the minutes after he was allegedly murdered.

Jones did not make further submissions on why Sky should not stand trial.

Sinclair ordered Sky stand trial in Brisbane Supreme Court on a date to be determined.

Sky said “no” when asked if she wished to enter a plea or say anything in response.

The teen appeared in the dock wearing a prison-issue long-sleeve green shirt and blue tracksuit pants.

Police alleged Bilic was stabbed twice after disturbing a break-in about 11.30pm on July 13 – about 20 hours before his body was found.

Tomte was not home at the time and had asked a neighbour to check on her husband after she had not heard from him.

“To have known a love like Zed and I had is such a privilege, and I’m forever grateful,” she later said of her relationship.

Two boys aged 15 and 17 at the time have also been charged with Bilic’s murder.