Community gathers in Alice Springs for funeral of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby
A funeral service for five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby will be held today in Alice Springs, with the whole community invited to attend.
The body of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old girl whose remains were discovered south of Alice Springs on April 30, will be laid to rest today. Authorities have charged 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis with her murder. The family has opened the ceremony to all residents, and the service is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. local time.
Why it matters
The funeral highlights community solidarity and the ongoing legal response to a tragic child murder in Alice Springs.
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