Man charged with murder of 21-year-old woman in Melbourne

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Jayda Allen Bonner, 21, whose body was found in a Carlton apartment block on Saturday.

A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Jayda Allen Bonner, 21, after her body was discovered at the Cardigan Street complex in Carlton, Melbourne, just before 2am on Saturday. He was arrested early on Monday morning after presenting himself to a police station. He is due to face Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Investigators believe the man and Ms Allen Bonner were known to one another.

A 60-year-old man was also arrested shortly after the incident but was released pending further enquiries.

Flowers, photos, candles and handwritten notes have lined the entrance to the apartment block as loved ones and locals paid their respects. Ms Allen Bonner's family wrote on a fundraiser page that she was 'a caring, loving young woman with a heart of gold and so much life ahead of her', and that 'her loss has left an unimaginable void in the lives of those who knew her'. The fundraiser aims to help cover funeral expenses and assist family to travel from Queensland to say their goodbyes.

A smoking ceremony to honour the proud Yuggera woman will take place on Lygon Street on Saturday evening, followed by a march to Parliament House to protest against gendered violence.

How it is being reported

• Man faces murder charge after young woman found deadA man will face court accused of killing a 21-year-old woman, whose death has sparked an outpouring of grief.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 04:32
• Man faces murder charge after young woman found deadA man will face court accused of killing a 21-year-old woman, whose death has sparked an outpouring of grief.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 04:32

In this story: Jayda Allen Bonner · Carlton · Melbourne · Melbourne Magistrates Court · Queensland

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