Three Charged in Murder of Toddler Tavia Da Costa in Northern Ireland

The tragic death of 23-month-old Tavia Da Costa in Dungannon has led to charges against three individuals, including murder and child cruelty.

Tavia Da Costa, a 23-month-old girl, was found dead in her home in Dungannon, County Tyrone, on October 13, 2024.
A post-mortem examination revealed that Tavia died from a brain injury caused by blunt force trauma, leading police to treat her death as murder.
A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder and child cruelty, while a 21-year-old woman faces charges of manslaughter and child cruelty.
A 24-year-old woman has been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child and child cruelty, with all three suspects remanded in custody.
The case has deeply affected the East Timorese community in Dungannon, with local leaders expressing shock and offering condolences to Tavia's family.