Relatives Grieve After Kumanjayi Little Baby Found Dead in Alice Springs

Relatives of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a 5-year-old Indigenous girl found dead in Alice Springs after being missing for five days, expressed their grief and hope for community unity.

Sat May 02 2026

Relatives Mourn Deceased Girl

Relatives of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old Indigenous girl found dead in Alice Springs five days after going missing, have released a statement expressing their sorrow. The Gurindji families said they felt "helpless" upon hearing of her disappearance, mourning "a life so precious, so full of innocence, gone far too soon."

Call for Community Unity

The girl was discovered dead on Thursday evening after going missing from her bed in the Old Timers town camp. Her relatives hope their community can unite in grief following this tragedy, which has deeply impacted the Northern Territory.

*Source: The Guardian World (2026-05-02)*

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