Mother Found Guilty of Killing Her Three Young Daughters in New Zealand

A New Zealand jury on Wednesday found a mother guilty of murdering her three young daughters. Lauren Dickason, 42, had earlier admitted killing her 2-year-old twin daughters Maya and Karla, and their 6-year-old sister Lianè, at their home in the town of Timaru nearly two years ago.

Dickason had pleaded not guilty to murder, arguing she was mentally disturbed at the time of the killings and didn’t know that what she was doing was wrong. However, the jury rejected her defense and found her guilty of the charges.

The case has shocked the nation and has been widely covered in the media. Prosecutors argued that Dickason had planned the killings and had taken steps to cover them up. They said she had a history of mental illness and had been prescribed medication for depression.

The case has been adjourned for sentencing, with the judge saying he would consider a psychiatric report before deciding on a sentence. The maximum penalty for murder in New Zealand is life imprisonment.

The case has highlighted the issue of mental health in New Zealand, with many calling for greater access to mental health services. The tragedy has also sparked a national conversation about the need for better support for families in crisis.