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Man charged with the murder of missing mum Jana Armstrong after body found

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  • A man has been charged with the murder of Jana Armstrong, a mother of a four-month-old baby, whose body was found in bushland near Ravensbourne National Park.
  • Armstrong was last seen alive on July 7 at her home in Newtown, Toowoomba.
  • The accused, a 48-year-old Toowoomba man, is expected to appear in court on July 12.

A 48-year-old Toowoomba man has been charged with the murder of missing mother Jana Armstrong, whose body was discovered in bushland near Ravensbourne National Park. The discovery was made last night at approximately 10:30 PM.

I am just glad that she has been found and that he has been arrested and charged with murder.

— Faith IsaacsJana Armstrong's sister, expressing relief after the arrest.

Ms. Armstrong, who had a four-month-old baby boy, was last seen alive on the evening of Tuesday, July 7, at her residence in Newtown. Her disappearance prompted a search that concluded with the tragic finding of her body.

Her sister, Faith Isaacs, spoke to ABC through tears this morning, expressing relief that her sister had been found and that an arrest had been made. "I am just glad that she has been found and that he has been arrested and charged with murder," Isaacs said, adding, "She just needs to be at rest next to Mum and Dad."

She just needs to be at rest next to Mum and Dad.

— Faith IsaacsExpressing her sister's need for peace.

Isaacs also spoke of her personal grief and resilience, stating, "I know she will be looking after my baby girl (who passed away recently) and I am looking after her baby boy." The accused is scheduled to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court tomorrow, July 12.

I know she will be looking after my baby girl (who passed away recently) and I am looking after her baby boy.

— Faith IsaacsSharing her personal grief and family situation.
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