Woman faces court charged with torture, detaining 19yo for two days

A 34-year-old woman has faced court charged with the torture and deprivation of liberty of a 19-year-old woman in Queensland’s far north.

Kaidii Dayl Ephraums, of Townsville, was charged in relation to an incident in the main street of Cairns, on Friday, June 13.

Police will allege a 19-year-old woman was assaulted in Sheridan Street and then taken to a property where she was held for two days, repeatedly assaulted and had her head shaved.

The woman was allegedly taken from Sheridan Street to a residence in Cairns and held for two days. (ABC Far North: Sophie McManus)

Officers commenced investigations when a missing person’s report was registered on Saturday, June 14.

Detective Acting Inspector Cindy Searle said the women were found on Sheridan Street about 2:45pm on Sunday, June 15.

Detective Acting Inspector Cindy Searle says police have charged a woman, 34, with offences including torture. (ABC Far North: Sophie McManus)

The 19-year-old was taken to Cairns Hospital and has since been released.

It is understood the women were known to each other and investigations into a motive are continuing.

“Police have contacted and made enquiries with a number of witnesses,” Detective Inspector Cindy Searle said.

The 19-year-old woman was reported missing to police on Saturday, June 14. (ABC News: Lucas Hill)

“If people feel they have some information, if they were to come forward to Crime Stoppers or Policelink, that would be appreciated.”

Ms Ephraums is charged with 14 offences, including torture, deprivation of liberty and assault.

She faced court on Monday and was remanded in custody to appear again in the Cairns Magistrates Court on August 5.