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Robyn Wuth

Accused outback child killer to stay behind bars

Jefferson Lewis was excused from facing court via video link for the murder of a five-year-old girl. (HANDOUT/NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services)

A man accused of murdering a five‑year‑old girl near the outback town of Alice Springs remains behind bars after his case came before a Northern Territory court for the first time.

Jefferson Lewis, 47, was expected to appear in Alice Springs Local Court on Tuesday via video link from custody in Darwin, where he is being held over the alleged murder of five‑year‑old Kumanjayi Little Baby and other serious offences.

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