Todd James

Todd James is the father of Piper James, a 19-year-old Canadian backpacker who was found dead on K'gari (Fraser Island) in Queensland, Australia. He and his wife are currently newsworthy due to the tragic circumstances surrounding their daughter's death. Piper James's body was discovered on a beach, surrounded by dingoes. An autopsy indicated that she likely died of drowning, with evidence of pre-mortem dingo bites. Todd and his wife are visiting K'gari to mourn their daughter and participate in a smoking ceremony conducted by the island's traditional owners. The event has sparked discussion about dingo management on the island, with a dingo cull underway. The family's grief and the circumstances of Piper's death have garnered significant media attention, highlighting the potential dangers faced by backpackers and the ongoing debate surrounding wildlife management in tourist destinations.