Mandurah Teacher Confronts Additional Child Sex Allegations Following DNA Paternity Revelation
Frederick Irwin Anglican School educator Naomi Tekea Craig is now confronting three new serious charges, including an allegation of indecent dealings with a child under the age of thirteen. This development follows exclusive reporting by The West Australian which revealed the thirty-three-year-old teacher recently gave birth to a baby fathered by her alleged young victim.
Escalating Legal Proceedings and DNA Evidence
Police Commissioner Col Blanch confirmed on Wednesday that DNA testing of a sample from Craig's placenta established a genetic link between the newborn and the alleged victim, indicating the student is the biological father. This forensic evidence has significantly intensified the case against the Mandurah-based teacher.
Craig was initially charged last month with two counts of sexual penetration of a child over thirteen and under sixteen, one count of possessing child exploitation material, and persistent sexual conduct with a child under sixteen. The latest charges include sexual penetration of a child over thirteen and under sixteen, indecent dealings with a child over thirteen and under sixteen, and the particularly serious charge of indecent dealings with a child under thirteen.
Total Allegations and Personal Circumstances
These three additional charges bring the total number of alleged offences against Naomi Craig to seven. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the disturbing nature of the allegations and the confirmation of student paternity through DNA analysis.
It was previously reported that Craig was married and already had a child with her husband when the initial allegations surfaced. The revelation that her alleged victim fathered her newborn has added another complex layer to this developing legal and personal situation.
The Frederick Irwin Anglican School community and broader Mandurah area continue to grapple with the implications of these serious charges against a trusted educator. Police investigations remain ongoing as the case progresses through the legal system.
