Christopher Dixon charged with murder over woman’s death in Alice Springs town camp

Days after a woman was found dead in the Red Centre – allegedly beaten to death – a man has been charged, but he was kept from the public eye for his first court date. Find out why.

Alice Springs Local Court. Picture: Gera Kazakov

Safety reasons have kept a man “marked at risk” out of the courtroom during his first appearance on a murder charge, a court has heard.

Christopher Dixon, 39, appeared in Alice Springs local court on Wednesday, after he was charged with murder by police late on Tuesday night.

In a statement, police said Mr Dixon had been remanded in custody ahead of his court appearance.

During the brief mention of his case, Mr Dickson remained in the cells, at the request of his defence lawyer Luke Timp.

Mr Timp told Judge Sarah McNamara it was because his client was “marked at risk due to safety”.

Northern Territory Police at Ilperle Tyathe (Warlpiri) town camp, north of Alice Springs, Sunday, February 9, 2025. Picture: Gera Kazakov

No pleas were entered on Mr Dickson’s behalf.

Mr Timp sought an adjournment, which was not opposed by prosecutor Kolisi Masani.

Mr Masani asked for a six week adjournment due to the nature of the charge.

Judge McNamara adjourned the matter to March 27, and ordered prosecution to serve the full brief of evidence by March 4.

Mr Dixon was arrested on Sunday after the body of a 41-year-old woman was found at the Ilperle Tyathe (Warlpiri) town camp, north of Alice Springs.

Speaking with media on Monday, NT Police acting commander crime and intelligence command Drew Slape said the woman was found with “significant injuries to her head”.

Mr Dixon is believed to be the partner of the woman, and Mr Slape said both had consumed alcohol in the lead up to the death.

Originally published as Christopher Dixon charged with murder over woman’s death in Alice Springs town camp