Murdered Brit backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung’s ashes to be scattered all over the globe in touching tribute by mum
Mum will spread daughter's ashes worldwide, so she 'can visit places' she always dreamed of
The mother of British backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung said her daughter's ashes will be scattered around the world so she "can visit places" she will now never discover.
She was murdered at the Shelley’s Backpackers accommodation in Home Hill, Queensland.
Now her mum, Rosie Ayliffe, from Wirksworth, Derbyshire, has begun writing a daily blog for The Independent as she prepares to travel to Australia to collect her daughter’s ashes.
She wrote: “At the moment the only way I can really cope with our loss is to think, Mia’s time had come, and what happened in that hostel on Tuesday was her fate.
“It was always going to happen like that. She was lent to us for a period of time and now, in Ben Johnson’s words, she’s been “exacted by the Lord on the just day”. (I always struggled to teach that poem without welling up!).
“But I also think that wise little girl was here for a reason, and part of my journey will be to find out what that reason was.”
Ayad has been charged with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of serious animal cruelty and 12 counts of serious assault.
Meanwhile, the family of a Briton injured in the stabbing have said they are "immensely proud" of him after he tried to save Ms Ayliffe-Chung's life.
Tom Jackson, 30, received critical injuries when he tried to help his compatriot.
His father Les Jackson issued a statement also praising the work of medical staff at Townsville Hospital in Queensland, where his son is being treated.
He said: "There are many and varied reasons why we are, and always will be, immensely proud of Tom.
"His actions in response to this horrific attack only add to that sense of pride.
"As a family we have been comforted by the help and support offered by our friends and family at home and in Australia who have been wonderful."
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Ayad has been charged with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of serious animal cruelty and 12 counts of serious assault.
He did not appear in court on Friday but was remanded in custody and his case has been adjourned until October 28.
Police are investigating reports that the Frenchman had an unrequited romantic interest or an "obsession" with Miss Ayliffe-Chung.