Jefferson Lewis excused from appearing in court over alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Jefferson Lewis, 47, has been charged with the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was abducted from a town camp near Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. He did not appear at his first court hearing, with his lawyer requesting his absence, which was granted by the judge. The case has prompted a large police investigation, and the next court date is set for 30 July.
- ▪Jefferson Lewis was charged with the murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old Warlpiri girl found dead 5km from the Old Timers town camp.
- ▪Lewis did not appear in court via video link, and his lawyer successfully requested he be excused from the hearing.
- ▪The prosecutor requested an adjournment to compile a large volume of evidence, including forensic and civilian statements.
- ▪Kumanjayi Little Baby went missing on 25 April and her body was found after a five-day search involving hundreds of volunteers.
- ▪Lewis was found unconscious and badly beaten at Charles Creek camp before being hospitalized and later formally charged in Darwin.
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Jefferson Lewis has been charged with the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby near a town camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs. Photograph: Darren England/AAPView image in fullscreenJefferson Lewis has been charged with the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby near a town camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs. Photograph: Darren England/AAPNorthern TerritoryJefferson Lewis excused from appearing in court over alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little BabyLewis, 47, did not appear at first hearing since being charged over death of girl, 5, who was allegedly abducted from an Alice Springs town campWarning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedDouglas SmithTue 5 May 2026 03.53 EDTLast modified on Tue 5 May 2026 04.32 EDTSharePrefer the…
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