A court is scheduled to hear “Boy A’s” appeal against a life sentence imposed for the murder of teenager Ana Kriegel. The appellant, who was one of two boys convicted of the murder, was sentenced in 2019 to life imprisonment with a review after 12 years. At a hearing when the matter returned before the court on Friday, counsel for Boy A indicated the appeal process is expected to take “a lengthy” time. Two outlets report that the appeal will be heard next year, reflecting the timeline for the appellate consideration of the original conviction and sentence. While both summaries focus on the procedural stage and the expected duration, neither source provides details of the specific grounds of appeal. The reporting also does not elaborate on the other convicted boy’s position. Overall, the information available centers on the sentence given in 2019, the fact that the case is now at appeal stage, and the setting of a hearing for next year.