"The tragic discovery was made just before noon local time on Thursday, with police stating, 'This is an incredibly distressing development.' The family has been notified, and thoughts are with them during this devastating time."
"A postmortem examination will now be conducted, most likely tomorrow, and that will be a critical step in establishing those facts regarding the cause of death."
"Kumanjayi Little Baby was last seen by her mother at 11.30pm on Saturday, shortly before her disappearance with a 47-year-old man named Jefferson Lewis."
"An arrest order was issued for Lewis on Sunday, and police found clothing matching what he was seen wearing, which has been sent for forensic examination."
The body of a missing five-year-old girl, Kumanjayi Little Baby, was found by police in the Northern Territory. The discovery occurred near Old Timers camp, about 5km from the crime scene. The family requested she be referred to by her cultural name. A postmortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on a 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, who was last seen with her. Forensic evidence has been collected related to Lewis's clothing.
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