‘My heart breaks into a million pieces’: emotional tributes to Kumanjayi Little Baby at Alice Springs funeral
Summary
Hundreds of people attended the funeral of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old girl from Alice Springs who went missing in April and was later found dead. Her family and community gathered to remember her and express their grief, with a man charged with her murder now awaiting trial.Key Facts
- Kumanjayi Little Baby was a five-year-old girl from Alice Springs who disappeared in late April.
- An intensive five-day search was carried out by emergency services and local volunteers.
- Her body was found, leading to nationwide mourning and vigils.
- A 47-year-old man has been charged with her murder and is awaiting trial.
- Hundreds attended the funeral, many wearing pink and T-shirts with her face.
- Her grandfather opened the public funeral, inviting the community to grieve together.
- In a message read for her mother, Kumanjayi was remembered for her love of shows, games, puppies, and the color pink.
- Support services for Indigenous Australians are available, including 13YARN, Lifeline, and Mensline.
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