Jefferson Lewis excused from appearing in court over alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Summary
Jefferson Lewis, accused of murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby near Alice Springs, was excused from his first court appearance after his lawyer requested it. The case involves a large police investigation and will return to court on July 30.Key Facts
- Jefferson Lewis, 47, is charged with murder and two other charges that cannot be made public.
- He was expected to appear in court via video link but was excused at his lawyer’s request.
- The victim, Kumanjayi Little Baby, was a five-year-old Warlpiri girl who went missing on April 25 near a town camp outside Alice Springs.
- Her body was found five days later, about 5 km from the camp.
- Police conducted a large investigation, gathering many statements and forensic evidence.
- Lewis was found unconscious and beaten by a group after the murder and was hospitalized for safety and treatment.
- The next court hearing is scheduled for July 30.
- The judge acknowledged the family’s grief and their desire for justice.
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