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Toyah Cordingley was just 24 years old when she took her dog for a walk along Wangetti Beach in Far North Queensland. It was a quiet afternoon in October 2018. Within minutes, everything changed.
Toyah was stabbed 26 times and her body was partially buried in the sand dunes. Her dog was later found alive, tied to a tree. When she did not return home, her family searched through the night. By morning, her father made the devastating discovery himself.
Investigators quickly identified Rajwinder Singh as a suspect after reviewing phone data, traffic cameras, and DNA evidence. But by then, he had already fled Australia. He disappeared into India for more than four years while authorities pursued extradition. A $1 million reward intensified the global manhunt and helped keep pressure on the case.
After being extradited back to Australia, Singh faced trial. His first trial ended in a hung jury. In a second trial, a jury found him guilty. He was sentenced to life in prison.
This case raised difficult questions about international flight, extradition delays, and how long justice can take when a suspect crosses borders.
By Amy Townsend, Chris Nathan4.7
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Toyah Cordingley was just 24 years old when she took her dog for a walk along Wangetti Beach in Far North Queensland. It was a quiet afternoon in October 2018. Within minutes, everything changed.
Toyah was stabbed 26 times and her body was partially buried in the sand dunes. Her dog was later found alive, tied to a tree. When she did not return home, her family searched through the night. By morning, her father made the devastating discovery himself.
Investigators quickly identified Rajwinder Singh as a suspect after reviewing phone data, traffic cameras, and DNA evidence. But by then, he had already fled Australia. He disappeared into India for more than four years while authorities pursued extradition. A $1 million reward intensified the global manhunt and helped keep pressure on the case.
After being extradited back to Australia, Singh faced trial. His first trial ended in a hung jury. In a second trial, a jury found him guilty. He was sentenced to life in prison.
This case raised difficult questions about international flight, extradition delays, and how long justice can take when a suspect crosses borders.

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