Willow Dunn's stepmother has been charged with murder over the four-year-old Brisbane girl's death.
Willow, who had Down syndrome, was found face down in her cot at a home in Cannon Hill last Monday morning.
It's alleged she was there for several days and showed signs of malnourishment, neglect and had sores on her body.
Her stepmother, Shannon White, was arrested today and has since been charged with murder.
Acting Detective Inspector Chris Knight said the investigation into Willow's death had extended across the border into New South Wales and South Australia, where some of Willow's family had lived before moving to Brisbane.
"We have enlisted assistance from the South Australia Police's major crime squad," Det. Insp. Knight said.
"The homicide investigation comprising specialist units will continue to engage with the Morningside detectives while we continue to investigate."
Police are piecing together all aspects of Willow's life including her health, care and treatment for the entirety of her life, police said.
"We know that members of Willow's family relocated from Adelaide to Brisbane in 2017 and we believe there is value in identifying potential witnesses in South Australia," Det. Insp. Knight said.
"We continue to obtain information from witnesses who are assisting us to build a clearer picture of the dynamics relating to Willow Dunn's family."
Ms White is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrate's Court later today.
Willow's father, Mark Dunn, has also been charged with murder.
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