Tragic Discovery: Body of 5-Year-Old Kumanjayi Little Baby Found; Police Launch Murder Hunt

Heartbreak in Alice Springs as the body of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby is found. Police launch a murder hunt for Jefferson Lewis after DNA breakthrough.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 1, 2026, 11:24 AM EDT

Source: news.com.au

A Mother's Heartbreaking Farewell

Following the discovery, the child's mother released a poignant statement through the NT Police executive director of cultural reform, Leanne Liddle.

"I miss you and I love you... Me and your brother will meet you one day. It is going to be so hard to live the rest of our lives without you."

The family’s grief is shared by the wider Alice Springs community and extended family members, including Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who described the loss as "deeply felt" and called for immediate justice.

The Investigation: From Missing Person to Murder

With the discovery of the body, the investigation has shifted into a high-priority murder hunt.