MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026|No. 1131

Alice Springs · Tragedy

Body of Missing Girl Found Near Alice Springs, Homicide Investigation Underway

A five-year-old Aboriginal girl, Sharon Granites, who went missing late Saturday, has been found deceased near Alice Springs, prompting a homicide investigation.

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A search area near Alice Springs where the body of a missing girl was discovered. · Photo by Nico Smit on Unsplash

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The body of a five-year-old Aboriginal girl, identified as Sharon Granites, has been discovered approximately five kilometers south of the Old Timers town camp near Alice Springs. The child was reported missing late Saturday night. Police confirmed the discovery, which brings a close to a multi-day search effort that included law enforcement, emergency services, Aboriginal trackers, and community volunteers. A 47-year-old man is considered a suspect and remains at large as part of an ongoing homicide investigation. Key items, including clothing, were found near the Todd River and are undergoing forensic analysis. The cause of death is yet to be determined, pending a post-mortem examination.

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A comprehensive search operation involving police, emergency services, Aboriginal trackers, and community volunteers has concluded with the tragic discovery of missing five-year-old Sharon Granites near Alice Springs. The community's united efforts, spanning rugged terrain, demonstrated a powerful commitment to finding the child. While the outcome is devastating, the collaborative spirit shown during the search offers a glimmer of hope for community resilience in the face of such profound loss. Authorities are now focused on a homicide investigation, aiming to bring those responsible to justice and provide answers to the grieving community.

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The body of a five-year-old Aboriginal girl, identified as Sharon Granites, has been discovered approximately five kilometers south of the Old Timers town camp near Alice Springs. The child was reported missing late Saturday night. Police confirmed the discovery, which brings a close to a multi-day search effort that included law enforcement, emergency services, Aboriginal trackers, and community volunteers. A 47-year-old man is considered a suspect and remains at large as part of an ongoing homicide investigation. Key items, including clothing, were found near the Todd River and are undergoing forensic analysis. The cause of death is yet to be determined, pending a post-mortem examination.

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The search for missing five-year-old Sharon Granites has ended in the worst possible way with the discovery of her body near Alice Springs. This tragic outcome follows days of intense searching by authorities and volunteers, highlighting the failure to protect a vulnerable child. The ongoing homicide investigation, with a suspect still at large, casts a dark shadow over the community. The discovery of personal items near the Todd River suggests a grim sequence of events, leaving many questions unanswered about the circumstances of her death and the time it will take for justice to be served.

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The body of a five-year-old Aboriginal girl, identified as Sharon Granites, has been discovered approximately five kilometers south of the Old Timers town camp near Alice Springs. The child was reported missing late Saturday night. Police confirmed the discovery, which brings a close to a multi-day search effort that included law enforcement, emergency services, Aboriginal trackers, and community volunteers. A 47-year-old man is considered a suspect and remains at large as part of an ongoing homicide investigation. Key items, including clothing, were found near the Todd River and are undergoing forensic analysis. The cause of death is yet to be determined, pending a post-mortem examination.

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