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May the next years be more blessed, more happy and may the kids let us sleep.. Dickason allegedly killed her twin daughters Maya and Karla, aged two and their older sister Liane, aged six, at a house in Queen Street, Timaru on 16 September. If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. The children's grandparents inSouth Africasaid the whole extended family was "in a state of shock" since hearing the devastating news. Palau Island
WIN R1 000 in cash! We would also request privacy as we battle to come to terms with what has happened. However, Mr. Dickason isnt likely to attend the court hearing on 17 December, due to the serious travel constraints in place between South Africa and New Zealand. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. People that know her well will testify to that I have no doubt. South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Lauren is currently in Hillmorton Hospitals mental health ward where she is due to receive treatment according to the court. Lauren Dickasons defence said she will plead not guilty to all three charges of murder. Sierra Leone
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The South African has reached out to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) which said it was aware of the incident but could not comment on it. Rapport has cited a former colleague of Graham and a source in New Zealand as saying it was suspected the Dickason children had been killed with cable ties. Her husband, Graham, came home to find his three daughters dead and his wife in serious condition. The surgeons dream emigration turned into a horrific nightmare within days, and the grieving father will remain in Mzansi for the foreseeable future. Lauren Dickason latest updates: Long wait for a trial date Proceedings were brief on Tuesday morning, but some progress was made: A trial date was set down for the mom, but she is still yet to file her plea: Theres every chance that not guilty by reason of insanity will be considered, here. Slovenia
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Dr Lauren Dickason is charged with murdering her twin girls, Maya and Karla, 2, and their older sister Liane, 6, last month. Guernsey
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Over the weekend, many who know the Dickason family said they were at a loss to comprehend what had occurred. Proceedings were brief on Tuesday morning, but some progress was made: A trial date was set down for the mom, but she is still yet to file her plea: Theres every chance that not guilty by reason of insanity will be considered, here. Saudi Arabia
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Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >>. Facing a separate count each for the deaths of six-year-old Lian, and two-year-old twins Maya and Karla, the defence aims to prove that their client had diminished responsibilities due to her mental state. Gutting IRS Will Help Wealthy Avoid More Taxes | Opinion, Eliminating Income Tax Means More Money for Americans | Opinion. She was taken by ambulance to the local hospital. They immigrated to New Zealand and had resided in Timaru for two weeks before the children were killed. "We could see someone through our fence wandering behind the house and wailing.". Martinique
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The trial of Lauren Dickason, the mother of the three South African children, who were found dead in their new Timaru home after recently emigrating to New Zealand, has been The trial is now confirmed to go ahead on 17 July 2023. Meanwhile, local sources have since confirmed that Graham Dickason has left the district of Timaru, and returned to his home city of Pretoria within the last month. Since the death of the children, Lauren has only attended one of her court hearings. Friends say the couple had been planning their dream relocation to New Zealand for two years, according to stuff.co.nz. JOHANNESBURG - A South African doctor, who shocked the world after being accused of murdering her three children, has been sent for psychiatric evaluation by a New Zealand Court. The court also heard that both Dickasons defence and the state are arranging independent psychiatric reports and that she requires ongoing assessment as an inpatient. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa, United Kingdom Blue Sky Publications Ltd Company Registration Number: 04683692. Laurens next court appearance will be on 5 October. Nepal
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Mandy Sinanyoni, nanny of the three daughters of Graham and Lauren Dickason, holds photographs of the Dickason family in her South African home. Ireland
Presiding Judge Dominic Dravitzki remanded Dickason until 5 October and also sent her for a psychiatric evaluation. According to The Otago Daily Times, Dickason initially asked for her name to be suppressed but the application was withdrawn after media objections. There could be a very long wait for closure in the Lauren Dickason case, after the court decided to push her trial date back by a wide margin. They were so grateful for having them because they struggled to get pregnant and when they finally got the children, they loved them," the neighbour said. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Lian was a typical big sister always holding hands.. Togo
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We would also request privacy as we battle to come to terms with what has happened," they said. She was rushed to hospital where her condition stabilised. The SA citizen is also contemplating a move back home to Mzansi. Photo: Facebook. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Lauren Dickason, 40, briefly fronted court on Saturday morning, charged with the murder of her daughters Maya and Karla, aged 2, and Liane, aged 6. Dickason is now due to attend court on Friday 15 October, but theres no guarantee that she will arrive in person. Dominican Republic
South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. "She was really just a nice person, she and her husband.". A photo of the girls clutching cuddly toy kiwis at the airport was posted on 30 August. Betty also revealed how Maya always carried dolls around and how Karla was the brave one born with a cleft lip, she didnt have the best start in life, but she overcame that and became an explorer. Netherland Antilles
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Look after your children. The family had only recently moved from SA to New Zealand. Brunei
Lauren Dickason was unresponsive and in a critical condition when her husband arrived home. She is currently remanded to a mental health facility. Speaking about the overwhelming support in their darkest hour, he said: We have been blessed with love and support. About a month before leaving SA,Lauren posted an Afrikaans quote that referred to tough times and alluded to needing to try to be strong despite not feeling it. I was in their houseI went on holiday with them. Faroe Islands
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In one of Laurens posts on Facebook, a month or two before she left SA, she had posted a photo of the nanny, and highly recommended her, praising her for the significant role she played in helping bring up the children. Guinea
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The Dickason family moved to New Zealand in August and spent two weeks in mandatory quarantine. Channel Islands
"So they were really ready to get over to New Zealand, its what they worked for and planned for, it was their dream for two years.. SOAPIE QUIZ: How well do you know Skeem Saam? Graham has returned to South Africa. United Kingdom
Dickason was charged in the slaying late Friday local time and will appear in the Timaru District Court on Saturday morning, the outlet reported. Nothing on Laurens social media pages over recent months, when she was living in Pretoria, South Africa, had ever indicated anything was amiss. St Lucia
What an adventure. "Their emigration took very long, they wanted to emigrate before Covid, and then Covid held everything back. Former Teacher Steps up to Help Bright and Talented Student Siya Footprint Found in Search for Escaped Tiger in South Africa. ENTER NOW! Hungary
Lauren (a medical doctor) and Graham (an orthopaedic surgeon) both worked at Pretoria East Hospital before moving. Within a day, she was arrested and charged with three murders. ENTER NOW! I am not coping., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Remains found in search for missing child but cops cant confirm ID, Idaho suspect repeatedly slid into victims DMs weeks before murders, Missing moms husband now charged with murder after her disappearance. Lauren Dickason, 40, briefly Timaru tragedy: Trial of SA mom accused of killing her daughters in New Zealand to be moved, SA20 LIVE SCORES: Wednesday double header, Highest living standards in AfricaSA DOES NOT top the list, Concerning: AA questions 2022 festive season road fatalities stats, MaMkhize reacts to Royal AM match boos: It hit me hard, Sinky Mnisi announces departure from MaMkhizes Royal AM, BREAKING NEWS: Four killed by police in JHB hijacking attempt. The initial date was set for early 2023 in Timaru, but Dickason applied for a venue change so it could be heard in Christchurch. Days later, the pregnant mum was in hospital, charged with the murder of her daughters Maya and Karla, aged 2, and Liane, aged 6, The family had moved to New Zealand from South Africa to start a new life in August. The 40-year-old Lauren Dickason is due to stand trial for the killing of her daughters Lian, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla, on September 16. "Those children, that family, are like my own. Argentina
"Her last message to me was how panicked she was when there was a power outage at their home during the recent looting in South Africa. Mozambique
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Graham also thanked the people of Timaru, New Zealanders, South Africans and many people from all over the world. Zambia
Stuff reported that Graham Dickason returned home just before 10 p.m. Thursday and found the bodies of his daughters. accused of murdering her three young children at their Timaru home in New Zealand. By Wolfgang Rattay and Riham Alkousaa / World News, By Michelle Watson and Aaron Eggleston / World News, By Stella Chan and Dominique Tassell / World News. Benin
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As if it wasnt tough enough to travel to the island nation already in this pandemic, the Omicron variant has forced NZ to reintroduce stricter border measures. "Look, whenever our police staff face a tragedy like this, you cannot help but take it personally. "The investigation into this tragedy is still in its very early stages, but we can confirm that nobody else is being sought in relation to the deaths of the three children. Lauren Dickason remains in a psychiatric facility, after she committed an act of unfathomable cruelty. Georgia
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679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "Something just doesn't add up. I thank you for your love and support.. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Graham was 'hysterical' after finding his daughters' dead bodies, neighbours said, Liane Dickason, six, and twins Maya and Karla, two, smile after landing in New Zealand on August 30, The girls were found dead by their distraught father on Thursday night, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). France
Like Graham, her husband was also supportive, pointing out how loving she had been, and how she had always put the childrens wellbeing before her own. She was rushed to hospital where her condition stabilised. Singapore
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We have truly created a beautiful family and had many good times together. Denmark
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At the time Lauren wrote a loving tribute to Graham and the beautiful family they had created, but mentioned sleepless nights, saying may the next years be more blessed, more happy and may the kids let us sleep. Judge Dravitzki suppressed other details of the case. Antigua & Barbuda
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Graham had a job at the local hospital. She first appeared before the Timaru District Court just two days after the incident. Ghana
I dont know what to do about this because the only question that Ive got now is, what happened? Police would like to reassure the community that this was a tragic isolated incident and we are not seeking anyone else, said Det Insp Scott Anderson. Lesotho
Lauren Dickason, 40, an orthopedic doctor, killed her 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla, and their older sister Liane, 6, in Parkside, a suburb of Timaru, on Thursday, Stuff.co.nz Christmas Island
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The Christchurch High Court will process the murder-accused, who has entered not guilty pleas on all three charges filed against her. The medical practitioner appeared before Judge Dominic Dravitzki in the Timaru District Court and was remanded without plea to a secure facility at Hillmorton Hospital in Christchurch. Australia
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The family arrived in New Zealand in late August and had only been in Timaru for a week after leaving managed isolation and quarantine, as required for travelers to the country amid the pandemic. China
Lauren Dickason, 40, an orthopedic doctor, killed her 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla, and their older sister Liane, 6, in Parkside, a suburb of Timaru, on Thursday, Stuff.co.nz reported. The South African doctors legal team said the accused intends to plead not guilty to the three murder charges. Egypt
Another neighbour Karen Cowper described hearing a man crying out "Is this really happening?" Lauren Dickason will reappear in the High Court at Timaru on October 4. Pitcairn Island
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7News in Australia quoted the familys nanny as calling the Dickasons an awesome family and said both parents loved their kids like nobodys business. A mother was charged Friday with killing her three daughters after emergency services discovered her and the three dead children in their new New Zealand home. We have truly created a beautiful family and had many good times together," she wrote. A mother charged with killing her children in Timaru, on New Zealands South Island, had gushed over her beautiful family just months earlier. After her first court appearance on 18 September Dickason was remanded to Hillmorton Hospital in Christchurch for mental assessment. Seychelles
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She said both parents "loved their kids like nobody's business". Honduras
On Friday, 15 October, Dickason was expected to appear before the Timaru High Court just after 9:00 but the video link could not be established because she is still unwell and remains in the care of the Hillmorton Hospitals forensic mental health unit. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. SOAPIE QUIZ: How well do you know Skeem Saam? New Zealand police did not give the women's name immediately, but the Stuff news outlet reported that she was Lauren Dickason, the mother of the three children who The father of three, who had emigrated from Pretoria to New Zealand in September, discovered the lifeless bodies of his children at home, just weeks after the family had relocated. Lauren Dickason, 40, was silent as she was charged with the deaths of her two-year-old twins Karla and Maya and their older sister Liane, six, at Timaru District Court in New Fiji
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