Rajwinder Singh Convicted in Toyah Cordingley Murder Case
Rajwinder Singh, 41, has been found guilty of the murder of Toyah Cordingley, whose body was discovered on an Australian beach seven years ago. The verdict was delivered by a jury on Monday, concluding a month-long trial in the Cairns Supreme Court. This conviction follows an earlier trial in March which resulted in a hung jury.
Background of the Case
Toyah Cordingley, then 24, was found deceased on Wangetti Beach in Queensland in October 2018. The beach is situated between the tourist destinations of Cairns and Port Douglas. Reports indicate Ms. Cordingley sustained at least 26 stab wounds. Her body was discovered by her father in sand dunes.
Fugitive Status and Extradition
Singh, who was living in Innisfail, Queensland, at the time of the killing, departed Australia for India the day after Ms. Cordingley's body was found. He remained a fugitive for four years. Detectives identified him as a suspect early in the investigation. He left behind his wife, three children, and parents in Australia. The case garnered significant public attention in Queensland.