Child protection workers stood down after alleged murder of Australian girl
Summary
Three child protection workers in Australia's Northern Territory have been removed from their jobs after the death of a 5-year-old Aboriginal girl. The girl went missing from an Aboriginal camp near Alice Springs, and a man has been charged with her murder.Key Facts
- The girl, known by a pseudonym for cultural reasons, disappeared on April 25 and was found dead five days later.
- Three child protection workers were stood down after an investigation into how they handled the girl's case.
- Six reports had been made about concerns for the girl's welfare before her disappearance.
- Police arrested 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, charging him with murder.
- Riots broke out in Alice Springs after the arrest of the suspect.
- The girl was last seen at the Old Timers Camp, a place for Aboriginal people in Alice Springs.
- Community members held vigils across Australia to mourn the girl.
- Aboriginal cultural customs restrict using the real name or image of deceased people during mourning periods.
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