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Extra.ie
15 hours ago
- Extra.ie
Australia mum accused of murdering daughter found 'unresponsive' in cell
An woman in Australia who was accused of murdering her daughter has been found 'unresponsive' in her prison cell. Laura Flanigan, 32, was charged with the alleged murder of her three-year-old daughter Sophia at her home in Queensland at 4.45pm on Monday (May 26). Ms Flanigan was found in the front garden of her family home when police arrived. Police also discovered the body of the little girl, as well as a bladed knife which was seized at the scene. Ms Flanigan was charged with murder of her daughter on Monday, and was found unresponsive in her cell four days later. Pic: Instagram Ms Flanigan was charged with the murder of Sophia on Tuesday and will appear before the courts in July, but Queensland Corrective Services have said that she was found unresponsive in her cell at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday (May 30). A spokesperson for the Queensland Corrective Services said that paramedics rushed to the scene, where a prisoner was brought to hospital. The nature of the emergency is unknown. 'Support is being offered to the responding officers and their colleagues,' a QCS spokesperson said, while a police spokesperson said 'there is no further information at this time.' An Australian woman who was accused of murdering her daughter has been found 'unresponsive' in her cell. Pic: Instagram Speaking at the time of the incident on Monday, police said that the child suffered multiple wounds, and 'despite multiple attempts from [police] and [paramedics] to apply first aid to that child, she unfortunately died due to the injuries that she had received. 'It was a horrific scene, a terrible incident for everybody – including the witnesses, including the emergency services, police and ambulance officers who attended and the investigators doing the ongoing investigation.' Sophia's father, Jai Ruane, paid tribute to his young daughter, saying to Nine News Australia that Sophia was 'full of life and love.' Sophia's father Jai Ruane paid tribute to his daughter, saying she had 'a huge heart.' Pic: Facebook 'She was always smiling, always wanting to help,' Mr Ruane said. 'She just had a huge heart.'
The Advertiser
a day ago
- The Advertiser
Woman charged over daughter's murder taken to hospital
A mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has been rushed to hospital after being found unresponsive. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday night, police said. Queensland's Corrective Services said officers had responded to Flanigan suffering a medical emergency. Paramedics were called and transported the woman to the hospital. "Support is being offered to the responding officers and their colleagues," corrective services said in a statement. Police Minister Dan Purdie said the matter, which is "still unfolding", is under investigation by the Corrective Services Investigation Unit. "It's awfully sad, the whole circumstance of the situation, and that matter is under investigation," he told reporters in Brisbane on Saturday. Flanigan was being held in custody until her next court appearance in July after being charged with murder on Monday. Neighbours had called triple-zero after seeing a young child unresponsive in the front yard of a Moore Park Beach home, north of Bundaberg, about 4.45pm. When emergency services arrived at the home, they found a three-year-old girl, identified as Flanigan's daughter Sophia Rose, with several wounds. She died at the scene. A crime scene was established at the property, where police seized a knife. Police had said two other children, aged one and two, were also at the property at the time, but neither was injured. Both are in the care of their father. Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip said at the time that mental health and any prior interactions with police would likely form part of the investigation. Supt Inskip said first responders had encountered a "horrific" scene. "It's a terrible, terrible incident for everybody," he said on Tuesday. A GoFundMe has been established for the children and their father, with more than $48,000 raised. Family friend Connor Thompson, who has organised the fundraiser, remembered Sophia as a sweet child with an infectious laugh that could light up the room. "Her smile was like a ray of sunshine and her heart was as pure of gold," the fundraiser said. "Sophia always wanted to help and was the best big sister to her baby brother and sister. "Though her time here was short, the love she gave and the joy she shared will stay with us forever." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 A mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has been rushed to hospital after being found unresponsive. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday night, police said. Queensland's Corrective Services said officers had responded to Flanigan suffering a medical emergency. Paramedics were called and transported the woman to the hospital. "Support is being offered to the responding officers and their colleagues," corrective services said in a statement. Police Minister Dan Purdie said the matter, which is "still unfolding", is under investigation by the Corrective Services Investigation Unit. "It's awfully sad, the whole circumstance of the situation, and that matter is under investigation," he told reporters in Brisbane on Saturday. Flanigan was being held in custody until her next court appearance in July after being charged with murder on Monday. Neighbours had called triple-zero after seeing a young child unresponsive in the front yard of a Moore Park Beach home, north of Bundaberg, about 4.45pm. When emergency services arrived at the home, they found a three-year-old girl, identified as Flanigan's daughter Sophia Rose, with several wounds. She died at the scene. A crime scene was established at the property, where police seized a knife. Police had said two other children, aged one and two, were also at the property at the time, but neither was injured. Both are in the care of their father. Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip said at the time that mental health and any prior interactions with police would likely form part of the investigation. Supt Inskip said first responders had encountered a "horrific" scene. "It's a terrible, terrible incident for everybody," he said on Tuesday. A GoFundMe has been established for the children and their father, with more than $48,000 raised. Family friend Connor Thompson, who has organised the fundraiser, remembered Sophia as a sweet child with an infectious laugh that could light up the room. "Her smile was like a ray of sunshine and her heart was as pure of gold," the fundraiser said. "Sophia always wanted to help and was the best big sister to her baby brother and sister. "Though her time here was short, the love she gave and the joy she shared will stay with us forever." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 A mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has been rushed to hospital after being found unresponsive. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday night, police said. Queensland's Corrective Services said officers had responded to Flanigan suffering a medical emergency. Paramedics were called and transported the woman to the hospital. "Support is being offered to the responding officers and their colleagues," corrective services said in a statement. Police Minister Dan Purdie said the matter, which is "still unfolding", is under investigation by the Corrective Services Investigation Unit. "It's awfully sad, the whole circumstance of the situation, and that matter is under investigation," he told reporters in Brisbane on Saturday. Flanigan was being held in custody until her next court appearance in July after being charged with murder on Monday. Neighbours had called triple-zero after seeing a young child unresponsive in the front yard of a Moore Park Beach home, north of Bundaberg, about 4.45pm. When emergency services arrived at the home, they found a three-year-old girl, identified as Flanigan's daughter Sophia Rose, with several wounds. She died at the scene. A crime scene was established at the property, where police seized a knife. Police had said two other children, aged one and two, were also at the property at the time, but neither was injured. Both are in the care of their father. Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip said at the time that mental health and any prior interactions with police would likely form part of the investigation. Supt Inskip said first responders had encountered a "horrific" scene. "It's a terrible, terrible incident for everybody," he said on Tuesday. A GoFundMe has been established for the children and their father, with more than $48,000 raised. Family friend Connor Thompson, who has organised the fundraiser, remembered Sophia as a sweet child with an infectious laugh that could light up the room. "Her smile was like a ray of sunshine and her heart was as pure of gold," the fundraiser said. "Sophia always wanted to help and was the best big sister to her baby brother and sister. "Though her time here was short, the love she gave and the joy she shared will stay with us forever." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 A mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has been rushed to hospital after being found unresponsive. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday night, police said. Queensland's Corrective Services said officers had responded to Flanigan suffering a medical emergency. Paramedics were called and transported the woman to the hospital. "Support is being offered to the responding officers and their colleagues," corrective services said in a statement. Police Minister Dan Purdie said the matter, which is "still unfolding", is under investigation by the Corrective Services Investigation Unit. "It's awfully sad, the whole circumstance of the situation, and that matter is under investigation," he told reporters in Brisbane on Saturday. Flanigan was being held in custody until her next court appearance in July after being charged with murder on Monday. Neighbours had called triple-zero after seeing a young child unresponsive in the front yard of a Moore Park Beach home, north of Bundaberg, about 4.45pm. When emergency services arrived at the home, they found a three-year-old girl, identified as Flanigan's daughter Sophia Rose, with several wounds. She died at the scene. A crime scene was established at the property, where police seized a knife. Police had said two other children, aged one and two, were also at the property at the time, but neither was injured. Both are in the care of their father. Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip said at the time that mental health and any prior interactions with police would likely form part of the investigation. Supt Inskip said first responders had encountered a "horrific" scene. "It's a terrible, terrible incident for everybody," he said on Tuesday. A GoFundMe has been established for the children and their father, with more than $48,000 raised. Family friend Connor Thompson, who has organised the fundraiser, remembered Sophia as a sweet child with an infectious laugh that could light up the room. "Her smile was like a ray of sunshine and her heart was as pure of gold," the fundraiser said. "Sophia always wanted to help and was the best big sister to her baby brother and sister. "Though her time here was short, the love she gave and the joy she shared will stay with us forever." 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West Australian
3 days ago
- West Australian
Fundraiser launched for Sophia Rose's family after 3yo allegedly killed by mum
A fundraiser has been launched for the devastated family of Sophia Rose, with the little girl remembered for her 'big eyes' and 'infectious laugh' in the aftermath of Monday's nightmare. The GoFundMe , launched by family friend Connor Thompson, has raised nearly $10,000 from a $15,000 target, with a yellow rose posted to the appeal as a tribute to the toddler's life. 'Sophia Rose was a sweet little girl with big eyes and an infectious laugh that could light up the room,' the appeal reads. 'Her smile was like a ray of sunshine and her heart was as pure of gold. Sophia always wanted to help and was the best big sister to her baby brother and sister. 'Though her time here was short, the love she gave and the joy she shared will stay with us forever.' The appeal comes just days after Sophia Rose was allegedly murdered by her mother Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32. Police have charged Ms Flanigan with murder, alleging she stabbed Sophia Rose multiple times at their Moore Park Beach home north of Bundaberg, about 365km north of Brisbane, on Monday afternoon. Ms Flanigan, a member of the Alive Church in Bundaberg, remains in custody. 'In the wake of an unimaginable tragedy, a grieving father and little boy and girl is left to cope with the devastating loss of their beloved daughter and sister,' the appeal reads. 'Her life was taken far too soon, leaving behind a family and community shattered by sorrow. In this incredibly difficult time, we are reaching out to ask for your support. 'Your donations will help this father navigate the overwhelming financial burden of funeral expenses, legal fees, a place to call home and the emotional toll of this tragedy. 'No amount is too small – every contribution provides a small light during this dark time, allowing him to focus on healing and honouring the memory of his precious daughter.' Burnett MP Stephen Bennett, in a post to social media on Thursday, said the event had rocked the small Bundaberg community. 'My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families involved in the several tragic incidents across the region over the last days and weeks,' he said. 'These shocking events rock our small communities, but your support for each other is what will get us through and eventually help us heal. 'If you or anyone you know needs help, please reach out to Lifeline, Kids Helpline Official, 13 Yarn, Beyond Blue.'
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Mom accused of stabbing 3-year-old daughter shared eerie posts: 'God is calling his army out of hiding'
This is a representative AI image A horrific crime that has stunned a quiet Queensland coastal town is now under deeper scrutiny as chilling social media posts by the accused mother reveal unsettling beliefs and apocalyptic language in the days leading up to her daughter's alleged murder. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, has been charged with the murder of her three-year-old daughter after police discovered the child's body with multiple stab wounds in the front yard of a residence on Regency Road in Moore Park Beach, near Bundaberg, at around 4.45 pm on Monday. Flanigan did not appear before Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday, with her matter adjourned until July. Authorities have confirmed that two other children at the home were unharmed and are now in the care of family members. A scene of horror Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip described the incident as "a horrific scene" and said emergency responders, including police and paramedics, were deeply affected by what they witnessed. 'There were multiple wounds to the child's body,' he said during a press briefing. 'This is not something we ever want to attend and want our people to have to deal with.' A bladed knife was recovered from the scene. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Police confirmed that multiple triple-zero calls had been made before the discovery of the body and the woman, who was also found outside the home. Mental health questions and unconfirmed claims When asked if Flanigan made religious remarks such as "God told her to do it" during the alleged incident, Superintendent Inskip declined to confirm. 'It is before the courts now, so we'll have to leave that for ongoing investigations.' He also noted that any concerns regarding mental health would form a part of the ongoing police inquiry. Social media posts raise alarms In the days before her arrest, Flanigan posted a series of cryptic and highly emotional messages on Instagram that are now being scrutinised for insight into her mental state. One particularly alarming post made just two days before the child's death read: 'Train like it's war — because it is. Discipline is deliverance. Refine your algorithm. Refine your soul. God is calling His army out of hiding. You are ROYALTY. You are CHOSEN. You are HOLY. You are a WARRIOR OF LIGHT.' The post concluded with a rallying cry: 'Tag your generals. It's time to RISE.' Her profile, styled like that of a motivational influencer, included phrases like 'Faith. Family. Future. Fitness. Built for wealth. Wired for freedom. Elite Strategy. No Excuses,' and invited followers to message a flame emoji to "scale and become the 1 per cent." She had also previously advocated online for domestic violence awareness and promoted digital work-from-home opportunities for mothers, painting a stark contrast to the violent tragedy now under investigation. A community in shock Queensland police service chief inspector Grant Marcus described the incident as a 'horrendous tragedy,' while police continue their forensic investigation into what led to the death of the child.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Mom's Bizarre Social Media Posts Revealed as She's Charged with the Death of Her 3-Year-Old Daughter
Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, allegedly stabbed her three-year-old daughter, Sophia Rose, in the front yard of their home in Queensland, Australia, on Monday, May 26 The case was briefly mentioned at Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday, after Flanigan was arrested and charged with murder The incident came a day after Flanigan shared a series of disturbing posts on social media, according to multiple news outletsA mother's eerie social media posts have been revealed after she was charged with the death of her three-year-old daughter. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, has been accused of fatally stabbing her daughter, Sophia Rose, in the front yard of their Moore Park Beach home in Central Queensland, Australia, on Monday, May 26. Chief Inspector Grant Marcus said police received several calls from neighbors, but the toddler was dead when emergency services found her just before 5 p.m. local time, per 7 News and 9 News. Flanigan was arrested at the scene and charged in custody with killing Sophia, while a knife that police allege was the murder weapon was also seized, the outlets reported. 'There were two other children at the address at the time, both younger – aged one and two,' Superintendent Brad Inskip said, per 'Neither of them were injured in the incident yesterday, and they're currently being cared for by family members.' Inskip told 7 News that there were 'multiple attempts' to revive Sophia before she succumbed to her injuries. 'No doubt it was a horrific scene, it's a terrible, terrible incident for everybody, including the witnesses and the neighbors, including the emergency services police and ambulances who attended and investigators who are doing the ongoing investigation,' Inskip said, per 7 News. 'This is not something that we or one of us wanna attend, but we're one of the people who have to deal with [it],' he continued. 'We have reached out to council to support the community as well, and there are welfare options available on the QPS website as well.' Inskip didn't specify if there were any concerns about Flanigan's mental health before the incident. However, he confirmed to that her mental health 'will play a part in our inquiries' amid their investigation. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Flanigan had shared several photos on social media of her children and a blossoming baby bump in 2021. She appeared to be an advocate for taking action against domestic violence and digital work for moms, according to However, recent Instagram posts appeared to have a darker tone, Sky News Australia reported. On Sunday, she allegedly shared a video of a woman with bruises on her arm that was captioned, 'Remember your pain as it fuels your purpose.' The mom allegedly included lyrics from the heavy metal group Disturbed's song 'Prayer,' which say, 'Another nightmare about to come true. Will manifest tomorrow. Another love that I've taken from you.' In other posts, Flanigan allegedly referenced training 'like it's war' and being a 'warrior of light,' according to She captioned a photo of her children 'my divine babies,' while other posts allegedly referenced trauma, with one saying that people are 'shaped by the rocks we've been broken against.' 'This is how our Creator sees us. Not defined by the damage, but deeply loved for the story we carry,' Flanigan added. Following Monday's incident, the family home has been declared a crime scene, with specialist police from Brisbane traveling to the area to assist with the investigation. Jai Ruane, an MMA fighter and father of the three children, was away for work at the time of the murder. He and Flanigan are believed to be separated, ABC News Australia reported. Inskip said Ruane has since returned and is 'no doubt absolutely devastated,' per 9 News. Speaking of his daughter, according to 9 News, Ruane said, 'Always smiling, always wanting to help. Just full of life and love.' He then added, 'She just had such a huge heart.' Social media photos throughout the years show Ruane celebrating his daughter's birthday and wishing Flaning a Happy Valentine's Day in 2022, reported. 'Sophia and I both love you very much,' he wrote at the time. Flanigan's case was briefly mentioned on Tuesday, May 27, at Bundaberg Magistrates Court, before being adjourned until July, ABC News Australia reported. Bundaberg Magistrates Court and Queensland Police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Read the original article on People
