Layla Jeffery, 13, was ‘somewhat shy’ and ‘well-liked’. A Victorian town is struggling with her alleged murder
A small Victorian town is in mourning following the discovery of the body of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with her murder.
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The tragedy has deeply impacted a small, tight-knit community and highlights the devastating effects of violent crime on rural populations.
Layla Jeffery, 13, was reported missing earlier this month after failing to return home. Photograph: Supplied Layla Jeffery, 13, was reported missing earlier this month after failing to return home. Photograph: Supplied Victoria Layla Jeffery, 13, was ‘somewhat shy’ and ‘well-liked’. A Victorian town is struggling with her alleged murder Donald – a small community about 280km from Melbourne – is grieving after a missing teenager was found dead
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Prefer the Guardian on Google In the week after Layla Jeffery failed to return home in the early hours of 4 July, residents in the tiny Victorian town of Donald worriedly shared posts about the missing 13-year-old girl.
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