Woman found dead in Carlton apartment identified as 21yo Jayda Allen Bonner
The family of a 21-year-old woman found dead at a Carlton apartment block overnight has told the ABC they had concerns about the young woman's safety and had tried to get help.
A 21-year-old woman, identified as Jayda Allen Bonner, was found dead in a Melbourne apartment block overnight. The homicide investigation is currently underway, with no charges laid thus far, and a person has been arrested but subsequently released. Jayda's aunt, Kellie Carter-Bell, shared with the ABC that the family had been deeply concerned for Jayda's safety, having reached out to authorities for assistance.
Described by his aunt as a "gentle soul with a heart of gold," Jayda was a 60-year-old Yagera woman with family in Queensland. Police were dispatched to the apartment on Cardigan Street in Carlton around 2 am on Saturday, where they discovered the body of a woman. The family had pleaded for help from the police about six weeks prior, but were met with a lackadaisical response, questioning the utility of their pleas.
Victoria Police has declined to comment on the family's claims, citing the ongoing investigation. A forensic team was seen collecting evidence from the crime scene on Saturday. Kellie Carter-Bell expressed her devastation, emphasizing the urgent need for the community to understand the tragic situation and the systemic issues that led to Jayda's untimely demise.
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