Terence Darrell Kelly's nanna speaks out
After a recent court appearance, Terence Darrell Kelly's nanna has spoken about about the alleged abduction of Cleo Smith.
Speaking to reporters outside the Carnarvon courthouse, Esther Mingo said she is concerned for Terence's safety while he remains in Perth's maximum-security Casuarina Prison.
“We all know what Casuarina prison is (like). People go there and spend life and they kill people. They belt them until they kill them,” she said, adding that she hoped Terence was being kept in isolation and away from other prisoners.
Esther went on to say that she "cried and cried" when she learned of Terence's arrest in relation to the abduction of 4-year-old Cleo Smith.
She described Terence as a “nice person” and said she was going to ask him to “tell me the truth” when she went to visit him in prison on Tuesday.
“I do feel upset. I need something to be done right for him,” she said.
Terence Kelly appeared via video link in the Carnarvon Local Court, where he was charged with multiple offences, including forcibly taking a child under 16.
His recent court appearance was the first time he was seen since he was escorted onto a plane by police a month ago.
He was not considered eligible for bail and was remanded in custody.
He will next appear in court on January 24 for a hearing for further legal advice.
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