Vigilante rage in Alice Springs: Our reporter’s eyewitness account

About this episode

The episode covers the tragic case of a murdered child in Alice Springs and the community's response, including vigilante actions.

A murdered child and a community wild for justice: that’s the explosive mix in Alice Springs, where our reporter Liam Mendes is on the story that’s broken Australians’ hearts.  Read more:  NT chief restricts alcohol, boosts police as Little Baby’s family calls for calm Riot erupts at hospital after vigilante group finds, beats Little Baby’s accused killer Body of Kumanjayi Little Baby, 5, found days after alleged abduction from Alice Springs home Commentary by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: Tragic case of Kumanjayi Little Baby highlights a national disgrace Alice Springs ‘hell hole’ town camp where girl was taken See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Liam Mendes

Topics covered

• vigilantism
• community justice
• crime reporting
• child safety
• indigenous issues

Keywords

• Alice Springs
• vigilante justice
• Kumanjayi Little Baby
• crime
• community outrage

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Alice Springs, Australia

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