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Toyah Cordingley murder: Final photos of killed Cairns woman

NEW photos have emerged of murder victim Toyah Cordingley the day before she was killed on a secluded Far North Queensland beach.

Police press conference and search in Toyah Cordingley murder investigation

NEW photos have emerged of murder victim Toyah Cordingley the day before she was killed on a secluded Far North Queensland beach.

The images show the 24-year-old Cairns woman manning a camel dairy milk tasting stall at her workplace on Saturday.

Ms Cordingley’s body was found with ‘visible, violent’ injuries at Wangetti Beach on Monday. She had been missing since Sunday afternoon when she took her dog for a walk on the beach.

Photos believed to be among the last taken of murdered 24-year-old Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley have emerged on social media after she manned a camel dairy stall at the Barr St Markets in Earlville on Saturday. PICTURE: SUPPLIED
Photos believed to be among the last taken of murdered 24-year-old Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley have emerged on social media after she manned a camel dairy stall at the Barr St Markets in Earlville on Saturday. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

Ms Cordingley worked for Barr St Wholehealth Pharmacy and Healthfoods in Earlville.

The pharmacy retail business shared images of the blonde-haired woman wearing a green uniform shirt, black pants and a black cloth headband while pouring camel’s milk tasting cups for customers.

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The 24-year-old can be seen smiling as she helps customers at the Barr St Markets on Saturday. PICTURE: SUPPLIED
The 24-year-old can be seen smiling as she helps customers at the Barr St Markets on Saturday. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

Police have launched a broad investigation to bring Ms Cordingley’s killer, or killers, to justice.

The photos were uploaded at noon on Saturday with the words: “Our delicious Camel Dairy milk Taste Testing yesterday. Our regular customers loved it.”

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Toyah Cordingley was pictured wearing a green uniform shirt, black headband and black pants on the day before she was killed. PICTURE: SUPPLIED
Toyah Cordingley was pictured wearing a green uniform shirt, black headband and black pants on the day before she was killed. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

Police have reiterated their call for information from the public, regardless of how trivial it may seem.

More than 100 officers have been tasked to the investigation, with forensic dogs sweeping the area of Wangetti Beach where her body was found yesterday and drones to be used in coming days.

About 30 SES workers have also come on board.

Crime Stoppers has received more than 240 reports, of which about 50 are of interest to investigators.

The photos were uploaded at noon on Saturday, a day before Ms Cordingley’s body was discovered at Wangetti Beach. PICTURE: SUPPLIED
The photos were uploaded at noon on Saturday, a day before Ms Cordingley’s body was discovered at Wangetti Beach. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

“We still need more information and even if you think your information is vague, or insignificant, please pass it on to us, and we can assess it.” Far North District Detective Inspector Sonia Smith said yesterday.

“Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from the smallest piece of information.”

A crime scene is expected to remain over the site Ms Cordingley’s body was found until this afternoon at the earliest.

Originally published as Toyah Cordingley murder: Final photos of killed Cairns woman

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