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Melbourne Woman, 21, Found Dead in Carlton Apartment
14 Oct
Summary
- A 21-year-old Indigenous woman was found deceased on Saturday morning.
- Police have charged a 31-year-old man with her murder.
- Her family described her as vibrant, with dreams of helping her community.
A young Indigenous woman, Jayda Allen Bonner, aged 21, was discovered deceased in a Carlton apartment on Saturday morning. The incident occurred on the fifth floor of a building on Cardigan Street.
Authorities responded and, following an investigation, a 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder on Wednesday. He was expected to appear in court that afternoon. Earlier, a 60-year-old man was arrested but subsequently released without charge.
Bonner's family is grappling with profound grief, describing her as a vibrant and beautiful individual. Her aunt lamented that the system failed to listen to Bonner, who had dreams of returning to Queensland to work within her community and share her knowledge.
