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Alleged Alice Springs murder victim identified as leading anti-domestic violence campaigner
A 46-year-old woman allegedly murdered in an alleged domestic violence incident in Alice Springs last week has been identified as an anti-domestic violence campaigner.
Key points:
- Mrs Rubuntja was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs last Thursday in an alleged domestic violence incident
- NT Police have charged 49-year-old Malcolm Abbott, who was known to Ms Rubuntja, with murder
- Detectives are hoping to speak with two potential witnesses to the alleged murder
In a statement, the Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group confirmed the alleged victim was R Rubuntja — a name being used because of cultural protocols — a founding member of the anti-domestic violence group.
Through her work with the group, Ms Rubuntja campaigned to reduce family…
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