Jurors in a high-profile Australian murder trial have been taken to the remote Queensland beach where Toyah Cordingley was found deceased in 2018.
Cordingley was fatally stabbed and buried within a shallow grave, according to evidence presented in court. The accused, Rajwinder Singh, denies committing the crime.
The body of the 24-year-old was discovered by her father the day after she went missing, sparking a prolonged investigation that led to Singh being charged four years later.
This week, as trial proceedings resumed, jurors along with the judge and legal representatives traveled to Wangetti Beach to review the scene, aiming to better understand the evidence being discussed in court.
The trip was characterized by casual attire due to the tropical climate, diverging from typical courtroom formality.
Jurors explored the area surrounding where Cordingley's remains were located, with markers indicating where she had parked her vehicle.
As details unfold in the trial, evidence has suggested Singh may have been involved in a confrontation with Cordingley, culminating in her tragic death during an afternoon visit to the beach.
Notably, DNA evidence found at the scene has been presented by the prosecution as being highly indicative of Singh's involvement, mentioning his abrupt flight to India soon after Cordingley’s body was discovered.
While the defense prepares to counter these claims, a multitude of circumstantial evidence has thus far led the court to focus on Singh as the key suspect.
This case continues at the courthouse, as the jury deliberates on the presented evidence.
