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The heartbroken family and community of a five-year-old girl are mourning after the tragic discovery of her body.
In a statement released on Thursday afternoon, the mother and brother of Kumanjayi Little Baby expressed their devastation over her untimely passing.
“To Kumanjayi Little Baby, both Ramsiah and I miss and love you dearly,” the statement read, capturing their profound sorrow.
Robin Granites, the young girl’s grandfather, showed 9News the spot where his granddaughter had been sleeping.
The little girl had spent the night there with her mother.
“It really hurts me saying it but she was just a little queen for us, she was a little daughter, she was just a little lady,” he said.
The five-year-old’s aunt, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, said in a statement tonight the discovery was “devastating”.
“As part of her extended family, this loss is deeply felt,” Price said.
“This is the worst possible outcome, and no child should ever be placed in harm’s way.
“Police have made it clear this is a serious criminal investigation and they will pursue those responsible.
“Right now, the focus must be on supporting her family and allowing police to do their work.”
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