“Our little queen”: Could Kumanjayi Little Baby’s death be a turning point?

About this episode

The episode discusses the tragic death of Kumanjayi Little Baby and its implications for the community and justice system.

On April 25, Kumanjayi Little Baby was reported missing from her bed at the Old Timers town camp, just south of Alice Springs. Five days later, after a community-unifying effort, her body was found. She was five years old. Soon after, community members found the man accused of killing her. They called police and now a 47-year-old man has been charged with murder, and other charges we can’t mention for legal reasons.   For the past week, as her family and community have mourned, Alice Springs/Mparntwe has once again been placed under the intensity of the national gaze; its grief, anger and calls for justice broadcast across the country. Today, the Chief Executive of SNAICC, the national peak body advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, Catherine Liddle, on Kumanjayi Little Baby, the grief in Mparntwe, and the questions that need to be asked without turning her death into another political fight.    If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: SNAICC CEO, Catherine Liddle Photo: Matt Garrick ABC News See…

People in this episode

Guest: Catherine Liddle

Topics covered

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues
• community grief
• justice
• murder case
• national attention

Keywords

• Kumanjayi Little Baby
• Alice Springs
• murder
• community
• justice
• SNAICC
• grief

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SNAICC, ABC News

Places: Alice Springs, Old Timers town camp

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