Man charged with murder of five-year-old Australian Indigenous girl
Summary
Police in Australia’s Northern Territory charged Jefferson Lewis with the murder of a five-year-old Indigenous girl named Kumanjayi Little Baby. The girl’s death led to protests in Alice Springs, where locals confronted police and demanded to punish the suspect themselves.Key Facts
- Jefferson Lewis, 47, was charged with murder and two other undisclosed offences relating to the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.
- The girl’s body was found after a large search in dense bushland near an Indigenous community camp.
- Lewis was recently released from prison and had prior convictions for physical assault.
- Protests by about 400 Indigenous people took place near Alice Springs after Lewis’s arrest.
- Police used tear gas to break up clashes between protesters and officers; some people were arrested during the unrest.
- The victim’s family and Indigenous community called for respect and time to grieve after the tragedy.
- Indigenous Australians make up about 3.8% of the population and often face poor living conditions and discrimination.
- Alice Springs has a high Indigenous population, with many living in camps with inadequate housing and services.
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