The family of Kumanjayi Little Baby has issued a statement after the five-year-old's body was found on Thursday.
Leanne Liddle, the NT Police's Executive Director of Cultural Reform, delivered the statement on the family's behalf.
"To Kumanjayi Little Baby,
"Me and your brother miss and love you.
"I know you are in heaven with the rest of the family with Jesus, and the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Me and Ramsiah will meet you one day, we are giving our lives to Jesus.
"It is going to be so hard to live the rest of our lives without you. Ramsiah wants to tell you that when he sees you in heaven, he is going to give you the biggest hug ever.
"Love from Mum and Ramsiah."
Ms Liddle said the family also wanted her to "thank all the volunteers who have helped in the search ... everyone who has come from interstate, police resources, land councils, and everyone else who has turned up every day to look for Kumanjayi Little Baby".
"She wants me to pass on her thanks, and thanks for everything that everybody has done to find her little girl," Ms Liddle said.
NT Police are continuing to search for Jefferson Lewis, who is suspected of kidnapping Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Jefferson Lewis or who has any information at all, is urged to call police on 000. Please quote reference P26120934.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.
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