Teen boy charged with alleged murder of 13-year-old
By The BriefBrief
A 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery appeared in Victoria’s Children’s Court by video link from youth prison. A judge said there are reasonable grounds to suggest the boy committed the killing of the Wimmera girl, who was last seen in Donald on July 4.
WHO:Children’s Court of Victoria
WHAT:A 16-year-old boy charged with murder of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery fronts court by video link from youth prison.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Donald, Victoria, Australia
WHY:The appearance followed the murder charge over Layla Jeffery’s alleged killing.
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