Gold Coast couple charged over death of baby girl September 24, 2013 - 6:36AM 129 reading now A Gold Coast couple has been charged over the alleged murder of a baby girl. The baby was taken to Gold Coast Hospital on Monday, but died soon after arriving, police said. It is understood the baby suffered physical injuries. The man and woman, both aged 26 from Surfers Paradise, have been charged. The man has been charged with murder, while the woman has been charged with cruelty to children. Both are due to face Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday.