Body found in search for missing Alice Springs girl Sharon Granites
The body of five-year-old Sharon Granites, who went missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs, was found five days after her abduction, prompting a tragic end to the search. Police believe 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, recently released from prison, abducted the girl before her body was discovered near the Todd River. The child's mother released a heartfelt tribute, expressing grief and faith, while authorities await the results of a post-mortem examination.
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