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Australia Charges Man in Case of Missing Aboriginal Girl Found Dead
(MENAFN) Australian authorities have charged a 47-year-old man with the murder of a five-year-old Aboriginal girl who went missing and was later found dead, according to reports.
Northern Territory Police say the suspect was arrested in Alice Springs on Thursday evening and charged in connection with the death of a child identified as Kumanjayi Little Baby, a name used for cultural reasons following her death.
He has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear before the Alice Springs Local Court on Tuesday via audio-visual link.
“The Australian Broadcasting Corporation identified the man as Jefferson Lewis.”
The child disappeared from a town camp in Alice Springs on April 25, triggering a major search operation. Her body was later discovered roughly 5 kilometers south of the camp on April 30.
Authorities also report that the accused faces additional charges, including sexual assault, according to reports.
Following the arrest, police say five other individuals were detained for what was described as “riotous behavior” during disturbances in Alice Springs on Thursday night.
Clashes reportedly broke out between protesters and police outside Alice Springs Hospital after news of the arrest spread.
“Further offenders have been identified, and multiple arrests are expected to be made in coming days,” police said, according to reports.
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