Vigils to be held across Australia for murdered 5-year-old girl
Summary
Vigils will be held across Australia to remember a 5-year-old Aboriginal girl named Kumanjayi Little Baby who was found dead near Alice Springs. A man named Jefferson Lewis has been charged with her murder, which caused grief and unrest in the local community.Key Facts
- Kumanjayi Little Baby went missing on April 25 near an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.
- Her body was found on April 30, five days later.
- Jefferson Lewis, aged 47, was charged with her murder.
- The killing led to riots and public anger in Alice Springs.
- Candlelit vigils will be held in multiple Australian cities on Thursday afternoon to honor her memory.
- Participants are encouraged to wear pink, her favorite color.
- A large number of flowers, toys, and messages have been left near the place she went missing.
- Three child protection workers were suspended after a review of events before the girl’s disappearance and death.
- Aboriginal cultural practices require permission from families before using images or names of deceased people in public.
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