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Man found guilty of Australian beach murder after hiding in India for years

Man found guilty of Australian beach murder after hiding in India for years

Summary

A former nurse named Rajwinder Singh was found guilty of murdering Toyah Cordingley in Australia. Singh fled to India shortly after the murder and lived there for several years before being caught and tried in Australia.

Key Facts

  • Toyah Cordingley was killed in October 2018 while walking her dog on a beach in Australia.
  • Her body was found by her father, partially buried in sand dunes.
  • Rajwinder Singh fled to India the day after the murder.
  • Singh lived in Innisfail, Australia, which is about two hours from where the murder happened.
  • After spending four years in India, Singh was extradited back to Australia.
  • DNA evidence found at the crime scene strongly linked Singh to the murder.
  • A jury found Singh guilty after a month-long trial.
  • Singh's sentencing will occur during a court hearing on Tuesday.

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