Chilling footage emerges as Toyah Cordingley’s accused killer finally lands where it all began four years ago
- Rajwinder Singh landed in Queensland on Thursday
- He’s about to be charged with the death of Toyah Cordingley
- Ms Cordingley’s body was found by her father in 2018
The man suspected of killing Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley will be charged with murder hours after returning to Cairns.
Rajwinder Singh landed in the far north of Queensland on Thursday aboard a privately chartered plane after spending his first night in Australia behind bars following his extradition from India.
Ms Cordingley’s body was found by her father in October 2018, partially buried in the white sands of Wangetti Beach.
Detective Inspector Sonia Smith said Mr Singh would be formally charged with murder later on Thursday evening.
Rajwinder Singh landed in the far north of Queensland aboard a privately chartered jet on Thursday
Toyah Cordingley’s body was found by her father partially buried in the white sands of Wangetti Beach in October 2018
He is expected to appear before the Cairns Magistrates Court on Friday morning.
“Toyah’s murder had a profound impact on everyone and I recognize that her family and friends are still dealing with the loss,” Det Insp Smith said.
“Now that the case is in court, I would like to ask the community not to speculate and to allow the legal process to be started.”
Mr Singh, who is in India not long after the discovery of the 24-year-old’s remains, was extradited from Victoria to Queensland a day after he arrived in Australia on a flight from New Delhi.
Detective Inspector Sonia Smith said Mr Singh would be formally charged with murder later on Thursday evening
Toyah Cordingley (pictured) was just 24 when she was found dead in a shallow grave in the sand dunes at Wangetti Beach in October 2018
The 38-year-old former nurse appeared calm as he stepped off a plane handcuffed at Queensland Government Air Base in Cairns on Thursday afternoon.
Flanked by four suit-clad detectives, Mr. Singh donned gray sweatpants, a black tracksuit and a navy blue Sikh turban as he was led down the tarmac in 32 degree heat.
He was ushered into the back of a four wheel drive police car and taken to Cairns Police Station where he will be formally charged.
It is unlikely that Singh will be able to immediately apply for bail due to the seriousness of the charges.