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Police on the hunt for fugitive mum who failed to appear in Rotorua court on child murder charge

February 11, 2021

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Police are actively seeking a mother who was due to appear in court on Tuesday over the death of her toddler.

Southern Cheyenne Thompson, 27, failed to appear in the Rotorua High Court and a warrant to arrest her was issued by the court.

The murder charges she faces are over her daughter, Comfort Joy Witeri-Thompson.

The 18-month-old died in Waikato Hospital on July 24th, 2018, following an incident at a Tirau address.

Police say anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact them via 111 and quote file number 210209/7336.

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Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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