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29 March, 2024
Missing teenager inquest
AN inquest is to be held into the disappearance of Yarrabah teenager Markiah ‘Mackey’ Major.
Coroner Stephanie Williams has scheduled a pre-inquest conference at Yarrabah Courthouse on April 24 at 10am.
The preliminary hearing is where the coroner decides what issues to examine, who the parties are, which witnesses will be called, how long the inquest will take and where to hold it.
The inquest will investigate when, where, and how Mr Major (above) died and what caused his death.
The 17-year-old was last seen by his mum Kamaree Major at Westcourt on August 12 last year and was reported missing to police on September 2.
A stolen car found dumped at Yarrabah on August 19 contained his ATM and Medicare cards and his wallet.
Police have extensively searched creeks and bushland at Yarrabah looking for him or anything connected to his disappearance using divers and a detection dog.
If you have any information on a missing person, or wish to report a missing person call Policelink on 131 444, or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
