# Family mourns Indigenous woman found dead in Melbourne

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-14 03:37 UTC
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- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/14/family-mourn-jayda-bonner-indigenous-woman-found-dead-melbourne-ntwnfb

> Jayda Allen Bonner, 21, was found dead in a Carlton apartment building early Saturday. Police charged a 31-year-old man with murder on Wednesday. Her aunt described her as a vibrant, beautiful young woman and said the family was shattered by her death.