Jefferson Lewis charged with murder

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story contains the image of a deceased person.

Jefferson Lewis has been charged with one count of murder in the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Kumanjayi Little Baby’s body was discovered near Old Timers Camp, south of Alice Springs, on Thursday after a five-day search.

Hours later, a man, identified by police as 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, was arrested and taken to the hospital after allegedly being beaten before his arrest.

Northern Territory Police Commissioner Martin Dole announced the charges this morning.

“This remains a deeply disturbing case and our thoughts are strongly with Kumanjayi’s family and loved ones,” he said.