Mourners flock to Whispering Wall to lay tributes for murdered baby Kobi Shepherdson
There’s a growing pile of flowers and notes for baby Kobi Shepherdson in the Barossa, as emotion floods social media. Leave your tributes here.
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Mourners have travelled to the Whispering Wall in the Barossa Valley to pay their respects to baby Kobi Shepherdson, who was killed there on Wednesday.
A mother and her three children were among the many members of the public who have contributed to the growing pile of flowers, teddy bears and cards at the site.
Kobi, nine months, was murdered by her father when he killed himself at the reservoir.
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“Fly high angel Kobi,” said one card attached to a pink teddy bear.
A message attached to a plush toy dog read, “sleep soundly Kobi, the monster can’t hurt you now.”
The Advertiser revealed on Friday that Kobi’s father and murderer, Henry Shepherdson, 38, threatened to kill his daughter late last year, and was refused police bail due to prior risks associated with firearms.
Shepherdson had been in court earlier that day, seeking changes to conditions banning him from going within 200m of his family.
Tributes have been placed for Kobi on her mother’s public Facebook post.
“What a beautiful little face. Precious memories. My heart breaks for you,” said one friend.
The post received an outpouring of support, with the majority of commenters expressing speechlessness among feelings of love and loss.
“I have no words of comfort for you. My heart is shattered, please take care,” another wrote.
“I’m lost for words. I’m thinking of you and sending you love and hugs … please reach out if you need support.,” said another friend.
One comment described Kobi as “the most beautiful face there has ever been.”
“Sending love and strength to you. I have no words of comfort,” wrote a heartbroken commenter.
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