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ExpiredExasperation Apr 30, 2026 +1875

This guy was out for less than a week. Why was he even released? So f****** sad. Poor child.

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Luka77GOATic Apr 30, 2026 +1368

x5 counts of aggravated assault over 4 different times. Breached mutiple domestic violence orders as well and charged for resisting police. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-27/who-is-jefferson-lewis-man-police-seeking-over-missing-5yo-girl/106611932

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CheesecakeEither8220 Apr 30, 2026 +275

Thank you for posting this link, the one up top was pay walled.

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Luka77GOATic Apr 30, 2026 +187

Wait BBC is now paywalled in certain countries. Had no clue.

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BarkandHoot Apr 30, 2026 +63

It was my first news choice here in the states and I won’t pay the fee. I wish paywalls didn’t exist.

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beemojee Apr 30, 2026 +24

Read The Guardian. It has a UK edition, a U.S. edition and an international edition. You can read all three and you can read them for free.

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BarkandHoot Apr 30, 2026 +4

Thank you for all of these!! Many many thanks.

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beemojee Apr 30, 2026 +6

You're welcome. Glad I could help and I love the Guardian. Also just type theguardian.com. On the right Next to the newspaper title you'll see whatever edition it's defaulted to with a down arrow. Click on that and your other edition options with show up. They will ask you to donate but they will never harass you about it. The Guardian has no stockholders, it's held in trust and its profits are reinvested in to the newspaper to maintain it's independent integrity. It is a [newspaper of record](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newspaper_of_record).

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whitemiketyson Apr 30, 2026 +29

$9/mo is steep too.

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nothas Apr 30, 2026 +24

VPNs are way cheaper

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NukedForZenitco Apr 30, 2026 +2

I'm pretty sure my Nord was like $10 a month back when I used it.

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nothas Apr 30, 2026 +1

50$ for two years was what i paid

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throwawaykayaker Apr 30, 2026 -7

One supports journalism, the other supports big tech oligarchs. I'm good with journalism.

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nothas Apr 30, 2026 +9

how does a VPN support tech oligarchs?

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WhatHaveIDone27 Apr 30, 2026 +6

The same way wheels support the automotive oligarchy ig 🙄 Wait, no! Wheels support the circle oligarchy. Hold up let me try again because circles support the geometry oligarchs please help I'm spiraling. Edit: Damn, spirals support the spring oligarchs aaaaaahhjhhhaoifj'posdjfaosuj;aoijg

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suspicious_hyperlink Apr 30, 2026 +2

These outlets will make money, regardless of your paid subscriptions

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eldiablo22590 May 1, 2026 +6

Turn off javascript in your browser temporarily and you can read any article. Source: someone else who also used BBC as their primary news source

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BarkandHoot May 1, 2026 +1

❤️❤️❤️

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beemojee Apr 30, 2026 +4

It's been paywalled in the U.S. for ages. That's why I read The Guardian.

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suspicious_hyperlink Apr 30, 2026 +1

Yeah, you can use VPN’s and if you run the server through a certain countries, the news is free while in other countries, people are expected to pay exorbitant subscription pricing

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OpalOnyxObsidian Apr 30, 2026 +19

The original abc link is using the child's name and the bbc article says the aboriginal/torres island culture do not let real names be used in situations like this This new article with an update stating he has been arrested is using the traditional name for the little girl for the circumstances https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-01/alice-springs-unrest-after-kumanjayi-little-baby-arrest/106628782

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1800_Mustache_Rides Apr 30, 2026 +160

He looks absolutely f****** deranged

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thatoneredheadgirl Apr 30, 2026 +52

Nightmare inducing

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WickedCoolMasshole Apr 30, 2026 +72

That poor baby. That was the last face she saw.

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Miscalamity May 1, 2026 +3

Poor little precious girl. My heart breaks for her and her loved ones. I don't know how these evil people can harm and hurt innocent babies and children, it's absolutely wicked.

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Cottagecheesecurls Apr 30, 2026 +13

Eyes look like his liver is failing due to alcohol abuse in that mug shot.

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22stanmanplanjam11 Apr 30, 2026 +33

So f****** stupid to let a violent criminal out when his eyeballs are turning yellow from liver failure. He’s just going to get drunk and hurt people, that’s all he’s capable of.

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FiftyShadesOfGregg Apr 30, 2026 +73

Just a warning that this source names the deceased, against the family’s wishes. Her family has asked she be referred to as Kumanjayi Little Baby. And it also is contradictory to their culture to have posted her photograph, now that she is deceased. The BBC article is much more respectful of giving a warning at the beginning that the article speaks of a deceased person, and naming her only as Kumanjayi Little Baby, respecting her culture.

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lazytanaka Apr 30, 2026 +154

Less than a week and already did something horrible?! I don’t understand why

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Fun_Background_8113 Apr 30, 2026 +36

Why? Because he could and because he wanted to. Why you would want to do that i dont know why

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CheesecakeEither8220 Apr 30, 2026 +181

He kidnapped, raped, and killed a little girl, less than a week after getting out of prison for repeatedly assaulting someone in domestic violence cases. In other words, he assaulted his ex, more than once, after being so abusive that he was not permitted around the person. He spent half of the last decade in prison and spent time in prison for 5 other aggravated assault charges. At a certain point, the safety of the public must supersede his right to potentially assault and now r*** and kill someone. If he is mentally ill, he should be remanded to a forensic psychiatric hospital, possibly permanently. He has shown that he is not capable of stopping the violent behavior, and because he was released, a little girl is dead. Should he be released to kill someone else? The degree of violence is clearly escalating.

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digitalime Apr 30, 2026 +21

Yes. Domestic violence almost always escalates. Take it seriously the first times and keep them in prison and you’ll have a lot less dead women and children. These people get slaps on the wrist. The law is extremely behind on properly dealing with domestic violence.

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kozinc Apr 30, 2026 +7

No, put them in a psychiatric institution until they're able to not be violent, or indefinitely.

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MapleMonstera Apr 30, 2026 +1

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Cattywompus-thirdeye Apr 30, 2026 +35

Only known cure for pedophilia.

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Consistent-Throat130 Apr 30, 2026 +1

I agree the world is better off with him locked away. I'll disagree to the hard "NO treatment". Every one of these super "broken" offenders can be a fascinating case study in both prevention and - yes, rehabilitation. Now a best-case "rehabilitated" outcome might be a state run, secure psychiatric hospital for a guy like this... or some other secure setting where he can perform menial labor but still give something, anything back to society.

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TechnicalTurnover233 Apr 30, 2026 +1

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fartsfromhermouth Apr 30, 2026 +45

Because we don't have life in prison for his type of prior crimes.

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anitadykshyt Apr 30, 2026 +106

I can say as an Australian it's an incredibly touchy subject with Aboriginal people being disproportionately represented in the prison system, and people disagreeing on how to deal with this. I don't know what the solution is and people are afraid to suggest harsher penalties or measures because of past failures

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posthuman04 Apr 30, 2026 +59

You could try sending them to some other island I heard that works

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Consistent-Winter-67 Apr 30, 2026 +30

Send em to England.

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22stanmanplanjam11 Apr 30, 2026 +46

The disproportionate part is where you can have a mile long rap sheet and people let you out to harm innocent members of society again because “Aboriginal people are disproportionately represented in the prison system.” Society needs to be protected from violent criminals regardless of race.

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hyper_espace Apr 30, 2026 +32

> and people disagreeing on how to deal with this there is no "dealing with this" when the victims are also aboriginal, other than making sure the rest of the aboriginal community is safe from people like that guy. > people being disproportionately represented in the prison system Never understood why that mattered. We're not talking about drug dealing here. This guy is a violent offender that beat & r*** (and now murder) people , specifically women of his own community. this "fear of being called racist" is racism against the victims in its own community. Same thing in US with natives, where native women are raped and killed by native males, but the "fear of being called racist" is deemed more important that fighting against feminicides... so native men often get away with the most horrific crimes in their own community...

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genital_lesions Apr 30, 2026 +9

>this "fear of being called racist" is racism against the victims in its own community I get what you are saying, but I don't think that's racism.

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Silentslayer99 Apr 30, 2026 +18

Unfortunately sounds the same as Canada.

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SovKom98 Apr 30, 2026 +18

Probably served his time and they legally could not hold him any longer?

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Endscrypt Apr 30, 2026 +4

You think we would learn yet this just keeps happening, bring back the rope for crimes against children.

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Luka77GOATic Apr 30, 2026 +1215

"We located two DNA profiles on the underwear. One is expected to belong to the little girl, and the other belongs to Jeffersons Lewis." The anger and sadness I feel reading this is unbelievable.

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alexlp Apr 30, 2026 +650

I spoke to a friend who’s familiar with the law and remote communities through their work. They said as ghoulish as this detail is, the likely hope for releasing it is that a family member of his finds it so deplorable they cooperate. I hope it results in his arrest. Poor little baby.

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princess_bubble Apr 30, 2026 +71

He has now been arrested

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alexlp Apr 30, 2026 +30

Thanks so much for the update. Really glad it didn’t turn into a Dezi Freeman situation Edit: just saw the news of the scenes at the hospital. It’s not even 5am yet and I am over today. I hope everyone is safe and healing can start some day.

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princess_bubble Apr 30, 2026 +1

Yeah me too. Mob tracked him down and got him. They beat the shit out of him before they turned him over to police. There’s riots happening now

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katarina-stratford Apr 30, 2026 +252

F****** hell this is soul crushing.

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Background_Edge_9427 Apr 30, 2026 +67

People can be so evil! I hope he gets the equal of what he gave! What a sick, evil person!!

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KaizenHour Apr 30, 2026 +67

If someone is convicted of murder in the Northern Territory, the court must impose life imprisonment (this is mandatory). NT has non parole of 20, a legislated minimum non-parole period of 25 years for multiple murder convictions New South Wales have a “standard non-parole period” of 20 years for murder, used as a benchmark. Victoria life imprisonment is common, with non-parole periods often 25–30 years

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Duncan_Thun_der_Kunt Apr 30, 2026 +38

That's blatantly false.

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SecondChances002 Apr 30, 2026 +20

You should hear some Americans (looking at you Joe Rogan) talk about Canada. It's obvious they speak from ignorance more often than not.

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Background_Edge_9427 Apr 30, 2026 +4

That's pathetic! He should get so much more!!

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kstargate-425 May 1, 2026 +14

Yeah I came to comment this as this whole line of conversation was a rollercoaster of emotions starting and ending in rage. >"We believed he has murdered this child," investigation lead Peter Malley told reporters. > >"I say to Jefferson Lewis: we're coming for you." > >A pair of children's underwear was located nearby the camp, and forensic testing has since confirmed they contained the DNA of both the little girl - who is non-verbal - and 47-year-old Lewis, he added

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Hesitation-Marx May 1, 2026 +4

\> non-verbal Oh Gd. Oh Little Baby, I’m so sorry.

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ApprehensiveDiver539 Apr 30, 2026 +84

F*** anyone involved in releasing this deviant into society. RIP sweet angel I am so sorry this happened.

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VanessaAlexis Apr 30, 2026 +454

Reading this after following the live trial of Athena's murder is making the world feel dark. Stop hurting children! Why is it always little kids???

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hyper_espace Apr 30, 2026 +173

Because kids can't defend themselves, as simple as that. Rapists and murderers will go for the easy target: kids.

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hyper_espace Apr 30, 2026 +65

But here, the Australian justice system is to blame for falling to assess how dangerous this man was, and the community allegedly warned the authorities that this guy should be kept in prison. Of course we all know why the Australian authorities didn't listen to the Aboriginal community... racism.

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cowman3456 Apr 30, 2026 +148

Because humans with broken psychology desire power, and nothing feels more powerful than complete domination of those that are weak. It's a failure of humanity that we don't have enough mental health awareness to realize what a godforsaken problem greed and power mongering can be, and we suffer it to exist, and even release it from custody when we oughtn't.

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UniversalSoldi3r Apr 30, 2026 +48

It's psychopathy. It needs weeding out. It's our biggest public health issue. The problem is we aren't screening for it in childhood. It's not diagnosed in childhood and is called oppositional defiant disorder instead - note, this is a labelling issue, nothing more. We all recognized these little bastards when we were kids. Behavioural tests, genetic tests and brain scans can all pick it up, but we don't do it. Society has decided to defer to a label and kick the can down the road till the bodies pile up. I also need to say that not all psychopaths kill with their bare hands some are captains of industry. The condition is predominantly seen in males, which explains why so many leaders are men. It's not all sexism in the workplace. It's urgent. It's more urgent than wars, starvation and global warming because it is the CAUSE of all these. And yes, sometimes the mask off psychopaths kill sweet little girls. The reason why is not a mystery.

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cowman3456 Apr 30, 2026 +25

We accept some of this psychopathy in our daily lives. Billionaires in general, exist, because we let them. It all comes down to mental health awareness, in general, across the board, combined with more education, in general, across the board. And the powerful will always try to stomp that down.

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satinsateensaltine Apr 30, 2026 +17

Plenty of the most talented surgeons also exhibit these traits. More research is happening into what divides them from the murderers. Head injuries, childhood environment, genetic factors are all being explored.

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Enhydra67 Apr 30, 2026 +20

No psychopathy and oppositional defiance disorder are different. Psychopathic behavior is a personality disorder and the human needs to grow up and have their brains develop before it can be diagnosed.

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UniversalSoldi3r Apr 30, 2026 +8

You have just said what I was saying. It's called one thing in childhood and another by the time it is full blown. It is different in the same way a crysalid is different to a butterfly. If you don't want the butterfly, you intervene at the crysalid stage, don't you? You don't wait till there's a butterfly plague then wonder where all the butterflies came from. It's an empathy deficit. It was always there. When it has a genetic cause it can be identified, and distinguished from behavior that meets the same behavioral criteria but the child will likely grow out of. This is not done. It is also important to identify it genetically for another reason. Early intervention such as ensuring a low stress childhood can fend off the worst of the oncoming problems. You will end up with an adult who is merely cold, not proactively dangerous. They can perhaps be encouraged into careers where they can do least harm. Throwing your hands up in bewilderment when the data is already in is exactly how we got here.

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Enhydra67 Apr 30, 2026 +2

With ODD there is usually empathy as well as psychopathy isn't even a diagnosis according to the DSM5. While what you say is partially true as well that proper care in early stages of personality traits can seriously deminish negative affects of said disorders. I have been in mental health care for over a decade and read both the DSM 4 and 5 cover to cover. People that are interested in learning about different psychological disorders should totally read the DSM. It's dry but I find it very enjoyable

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Hesitation-Marx May 1, 2026 +2

I was wrongly diagnosed with ODD as a teen. I was actually being rather viciously abused. I think we’d need to be very, very careful with any sort of diagnostics like that.

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UniversalSoldi3r May 1, 2026 +1

A genetic test would have ruled out incipient psychopathy, assuming you were negative. And that's what I mean. The way of diagnosing and categorizing are currently sub optimal. The instant you were genetically tested, proper questions could have been asked rather than your abuser's word taken as gospel, and you recieving the wrong label.

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Dorithompson Apr 30, 2026 +3

It’s a failure of humanity that we let these people live.

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Mego1989 Apr 30, 2026 +13

It isn't always little kids, it's just that these are the stories that get the most press.

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SconeBracket Apr 30, 2026 +1

Thank you. The realer question is why only little kids get this kind of outrage and coverage. Why not women? Why not adults?

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Holiday_Newt_6984 Apr 30, 2026 +7

This is the dumbest comment… “why do only little kids get this kind of outrage”… well because they are defenseless kids…. Like wtf

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lizardman49 Apr 30, 2026 +4

Its usually the parents when a kid gets murdered. A woman in my region strangled her 2 children over a custody dispute.

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VanessaAlexis Apr 30, 2026 +5

We just had a father kill 8 kids 7 of which were his I believe. Then a mother survived a family annihilation but her two kids didn't. Just so awful hearing of these children suffering at the hands of unstable mentally ill adults.

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Hesitation-Marx May 1, 2026 +1

We encourage people to view their fellow humans as things, and then are surprised when some people break others.

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AussieMaaaate Apr 30, 2026 -7

Trump and and his mates have normalised it

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Formergr Apr 30, 2026 +75

Little kids have unfortunately been abused, exploited, and assaulted long long before Trump and his vile friends. And I certainly don't think a rural aboriginal man in Australia was influenced to kidnap, assault, and murder this child by seeing Trump in the media.

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digitalime Apr 30, 2026 +43

Men have been raping and murdering kids before Trump existed.

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West-Application-375 Apr 30, 2026 +27

This is in Australia it has nothing to do with Trump. But agreed.

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superspurious Apr 30, 2026 +771

Apparently she was non-verbal, and only communicated with her hands, so could not have yelled for help even if she wanted to. How terrified she must have been, poor wee soul.

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coldcurru Apr 30, 2026 +146

Non verbal means they don't use words, but it doesn't mean they can't vocalize. But she was likely too scared to scream or shout, yes. I work with kids who are non verbal but they make noises, they just don't use words.

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squirrelsquirrel2020 Apr 30, 2026 +129

My f****** god

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-fly_away- Apr 30, 2026 +115

there is none. this is further proof of it if you needed

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Oxyy30 Apr 30, 2026 +45

But don’t you see? It’s all part of the plan, just have faith. /s

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ashbash-25 Apr 30, 2026 +20

God gives the hardest struggles to his strongest soldiers. /s

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CptMurphy Apr 30, 2026 +4

People don't get how mysterious his ways are. That's why bad things happen to those who don't believe.

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Luka77GOATic Apr 30, 2026 +455

Statement written by Kumanjayi Little Baby's family. "To Kumanjayi Little Baby, Me and [your brother] miss and love you. I know you are in heaven with the rest of the family with Jesus, and the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Me and your brother will meet you one day, we are giving our lives to Jesus. It is going to be so hard to live the rest of our lives without. [Your brother] wants to tell you that when he sees you in heaven he is going to give you the biggest hug ever. Love from Mum and [your brother]."

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butytho92 Apr 30, 2026 +42

Oh my lord I am crying into my coffee this morning

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Jaelia Apr 30, 2026 +444

And rather than just accepting her family's request to refer to her with the name that they asked for, mouth breathing Neanderthals on fb are running round posting her legal name and saying "always was and always will be". Whether you understand the culture and heritage behind the request to call her Kumanjayi Little Baby or not, it literally doesn't affect you in the slightest to honour the bereaved family's wishes. For those of you unsure what I mean, Australian Aboriginal people don't show photos of the deceased as a mark or respect. TV shows in Australia (if they contain photos or footage of a deceased Aboriginal person) will warn viewers at the start so they can choose not to see it by turning the TV off. I learned today that in the first phase of mourning, they assign another name to the deceased as well, for much the same reasons. I'm 45 and white Australian, born here, lived here my entire life. Until today I didnt know about the name part. But unlike the absolute stench on humanity on fb, I honour the family's request because why wouldn't I?

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mrstickles Apr 30, 2026 +93

Thank you this is so interesting, I’d never heard of this before. Disgraceful people’s lack of respect. Costs absolutely nothing

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alice_op Apr 30, 2026 +38

Thank you for this context

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Imakefishdrown Apr 30, 2026 +37

I bet those same people could have a loved one with a nickname that they'd respect if that person passed, like Bill instead of William. Or one going by their middle name, cause, "That's what everyone called him."

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obeytheturtles Apr 30, 2026 +44

This is precisely the same sort of dehumanization which allows someone to commit such a heinous act in the first place. Conservative culture is irredeemably broken and needs to be dealt with writ large. The sooner we come to terms with this, the sooner we can get past things like this.

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AlamutJones Apr 30, 2026 +20

Not using her original name once she is dead is, in this context, an act of love for her. She hasn’t disappeared or been made to disappear, she hasn’t been dehumanised - she’s very visible, and the new name is one that specifically acknowledges her change in circumstances. She is loved and she is being mourned

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AlamutJones Apr 30, 2026 +112

Poor baby. You deserved better.

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Capital_Past69 Apr 30, 2026 +23

"A pair of children's underwear was located nearby the camp, and forensic testing has since confirmed they contained the DNA of both the little girl - who is non-verbal - and 47-year-old Lewis, he added." I hope they find that guy and he rots in hell

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zozozozozoz May 1, 2026 +6

They did. Local indigenous people want to rip him to shreds if they get the chance.

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NoRoutine7468 Apr 30, 2026 +49

Poor baby girl :( Rest in peace, sweetheart

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MixedEchogenicity Apr 30, 2026 +16

That dude is scary af. He looks like the definition of evil.😭. That poor child.

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tnypissdkumquat Apr 30, 2026 +35

So someone lost their child because system thought this was a good idea…..

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GodsWarrior89 Apr 30, 2026 +13

Absolutely devastating 😞💔 poor baby. Hope the SOB is found and gets punished severely.

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Creative-Hyena-2666 May 1, 2026 +1

Well he was

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DinkleMutz Apr 30, 2026 +36

Why does the beginning of the article say "***Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers: this article contains references to someone who has died."*** Is this a cultural thing?

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LittleBunInaBigWorld Apr 30, 2026 +111

In many aboriginal communities, there's a mourning period called Sorry Business where they don't mention the person's name or show their image as it's believed doing so will disrupt the spirit's journey. It doesnt apply to all aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, but it's common. They often give the person a different name. In this case, family have requested she's referred to as Kumanjayi Little Baby. Unfortunately many media outlets have disregarded this

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moxxibekk Apr 30, 2026 +31

Thank you for the explanation. I had no idea about this cultural practice, and it would help me be more sensitive in the future.

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DinkleMutz Apr 30, 2026 +11

Fascinating and very insightful response. Thank you for explaining this! So bizarre how many people downvoted my sincere request for some insight into these cultural practices.

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The-Tai-pan Apr 30, 2026 +8

so *that* is why there were 2 names in the articles, I was confused.

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honeyybee89 Apr 30, 2026 +19

Im so tired and saddened that every day there’s a case like this involving a MAN. Men will always be a danger to women, children and themselves.

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marthamania Apr 30, 2026 +18

We are a disease to our universe and our inevitable extinction will only be for the best. Depressing.

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TheGeier Apr 30, 2026 +9

He’ll probably be out again in a month 😭 My country may suck too but holy f*** what is wrong with Australia

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Luka77GOATic Apr 30, 2026 +61

At least they arrested him just now. Apparently was rushed to hospital after being found by some citizens and they beat the shit out of him.

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Alect0 Apr 30, 2026 +11

I'm really relieved he's been arrested now. I didn't know this until I saw your comment.

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TheGeier Apr 30, 2026 +13

He never should have been released in the first place, but because Australia (and similar countries) basically allow you to be a violent criminals with their insanely lax laws, and little girl has now been sexually assaulted and murdered. There’s no at least here We need to find a balance between the US (locking people up for any reason we can possibly think of, among many other issues) and these f****** weak ass legal systems that refuse to do jack shit to punish violent offenders. ETA the USA also has a pedophile president rn to be clear. But speaking in general I support way harsher punishments for violent crime

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zozozozozoz May 1, 2026 +2

If he is, the locals will make sure there’s payback. He better hope he doesn’t get let out.

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im_just_thinking Apr 30, 2026 -1

So obviously prison isn't doing it for him, why are they still trying to do more of that? Or is death penalty on the table? It sure is for those who shoot a single CEO..

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Dramatic-Turnip- Apr 30, 2026 +9

Australia abolished the death penalty in the 1980’s

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Ok-Trash6361 May 1, 2026 +1

What’s even more sad is that our prison systems are causing these people to become hardened criminals instead of rehabilitating them…

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nofakenewsplease Apr 30, 2026

Sending prayers for the parents

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