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Jayda Allen Bonner murder and domestic violence outcry

Overview

Following the death of 21-year-old Indigenous woman Jayda Allen Bonner on October 10, a memorial march and smoking ceremony were held in Melbourne. Hundreds of participants marched from Carlton to Parliament House to honor Bonner and call for systemic change regarding domestic violence.

Bonner’s partner, a 31-year-old man, has been charged with her murder and the case is expected to be heard in the Supreme Court. The incident has sparked a broader national conversation regarding family violence in Australia, highlighting a history of domestic abuse within Bonner’s family, including the previous murder of her grandaunt’s sister, Sissy, by her husband.

Entities

Kellie Carter-Bell · Jayda Lou-Eve Allen Bonner · Kathleen Terrick · Jayda Allen Bonner · Australia

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Jayda Allen Bonner death sparks outcry over family violence in Australia

    The murder of 21-year-old Jayda Allen Bonner has prompted calls for attention to family violence in Australia following the arrest of her boyfriend.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Melbourne memorial march honors murdered Indigenous woman Jayda Allen Bonner

    Hundreds marched in Melbourne to honor 21-year-old Jayda Allen Bonner, an Indigenous woman allegedly murdered by her partner, while calling for action against domestic violence.

Sources

americanindependent.com · smh.com.au · theage.com.au