Police discover body of teenage girl in Victorian bushland after 13-year-old vanished on weekend
Police in Victoria, Australia, have discovered the remains of a missing 13-year-old girl in bushland near the town of Donald. Authorities are treating the death as suspicious and have launched an ongoing investigation.
Why it matters
The case has triggered a significant police response and public concern regarding the safety of minors in regional areas.
The remains of missing 13-year-old Layla Jeffery have been found in Donald in regional Victoria. Photograph: PR HANDOUT The remains of missing 13-year-old Layla Jeffery have been found in Donald in regional Victoria. Photograph: PR HANDOUT Victoria Police discover body of teenage girl in Victorian bushland after 13-year-old vanished on weekend Police say death of Layla Jeffery ‘suspicious’ after remains found in town of Donald in western Victoria
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The body of a 13-year-old girl who went missing on the weekend has been found in bushland in regional Victoria after an extensive search, with police saying they are treating the death as “suspicious”.
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