Former X-Factor Australia contestant Mitchell Callaway has been charged with murder following the death of a baby in New South Wales’ central west.
**CONTENT WARNING: The following discusses murder and death of an infant and may be distressing to some readers.
Mitchell was arrested in Bowraville on the morning of June 8 in relation to the death of a nine-month-old girl who was found unresponsive when emergency services were called to a home in Binnaway in 2018.
The baby was taken to Coonabarabran Hospital, where, despite the efforts of medical staff, she died a short time later.
The circumstances surrounding the death have been under investigation by detectives from Orana Mid-Western Police District, under Strike Force King.
After obtaining new information, strike force officers executed a crime scene warrant at a Binnaway home on May 31, 2023.
Further inquiries saw detectives arrest the 37-year-old on June 8. He was taken to Macksville Police Station and charged with murder.
Mitchell, who appeared on X-Factor and placed seventh in 2011, was refused bail when he appeared at Macksville Local Court following his arrest.
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Defence lawyer Neil Smith told Coffs Harbour Local Court on June 13 that he had a “bundle of material” to present in a bid to secure freedom for Mitchell.
Magistrate Julia Virgo asked whether Mitchell would be required to appear in person for a release application.
Mr Smith said Callaway would need to appear in court, to which the Magistrate said she needed time to read the material presented to the court.
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