NSW police offer $250k reward for information relating to baby's death

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned the following article contains images of deceased persons.

A $250,000 reward has been put up as New South Wales police hunt for details surrounding the suspicious death of an 11-month-old girl in Dubbo in June 2019.

Jayleigh Murray died in hospital six days after she was found unresponsive at her home in Aldrin Avenue in Dubbo about 6.20pm on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

She was taken to Dubbo Base Hospital before she was airlifted to The Children's Hospital at Westmead, where she died on Wednesday 12 June 2019.

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Jayleigh suffered non-accidental head trauma and other suspicious injuries before her death.

Detectives are yet to charge anyone over her death and are renewing their call for anyone with information that could assist their investigation to come forward.

Detective Superintendent Jayne Doherty has said she hopes the reward will prompt people with information to speak with investigators.

"Family and friends have told us that Jayleigh had a vibrant smile and an infectious laugh… we cannot imagine what would lead someone to hurt such a beautiful, helpless little girl," Detective Superintendent Doherty said.

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"We need people in the Dubbo community to come forward and tell Jayleigh's story for her.

"Investigators believe there are people living in the community who hold the key to unlocking Jayleigh's story.

"We need those people to be courageous and come forward with that information in tribute to a life ended so tragically early."

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.



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