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Perth Now
01-06-2025
- Perth Now
Mother charged with killing her toddler dies, found in cell
The Bundaberg mother accused of stabbing her three-year-old to death has died in hospital after she was found unresponsive in her prison cell. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, charged with the murder of her daughter, Sophia Rose, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being found unresponsive on Friday at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre. Flanigan died in hospital on Sunday night, just days after entering custody. Queensland Police confirmed in a statement that Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) provided immediate assistance before paramedics transported Flanigan to hospital. A report for the coroner is being prepared, and QCS will undertake an independent review into the incident, despite rigorous processes to monitor high-risk prisoners. The Courier Mail reported that Flanigan was found on the floor of her cell by correctional officers who attempted to resuscitate her. It is believed that Flanigan was in the Crisis Support Unit, a specialised unit for prisoners who are deemed high-risk. The 32-year-old mother was charged with murder after she allegedly stabbed Sophia multiple times in the front yard of their Moore Park Beach home last Monday. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan has died in hospital after being found unresponsive in her prison cell. Credit: Instagram Neighbours and emergency crews tried to save her, but Sophia could not be revived. Police confirmed that two other children, aged one and two, were present at the home during the alleged attack; however, they were not injured. Sophia's heartbroken father Jai Ruane, was working away when the horrific attack unfolded, but has now returned and is caring for his two other children, aged one and two, who were at home when the tragedy unfolded but were not injured. Jai Ruane beleived the tragedy could have been prevented. Credit: Facebook At a press conference last Tuesday, police said a blade had been recovered from the scene and the home was being forensically examined. They would not be drawn on whether there was a history of family violence or mental health issues, but said those would form part of the investigation. 'It was a horrific scene,' Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip said. 'It's a terrible terrible incident for everybody, including the witnesses and neighbours, including the emergency services, police and ambulance who attended and the investigators who are dealing with the ongoing investigation. In the days and hours before the alleged murder, Flanigan was active on social media posting about staying strong, being a 'warrior of light' and advocating for victims of domestic violence. Alongside one chilling post shared two days before the alleged murder, she wrote: 'You are ROYALTY. You are CHOSEN. You are HOLY. You are a WARRIOR OF LIGHT.' She continued: 'This is Kingdom Rising. We move. We build. We burn with holy fire. No more delays. No more compromise. Tag your generals. It's time to RISE.' Flanigan was transferred to Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre last week and was due to appear in court over Sophia's murder in July.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Nationwide worker turned wrestling champion to have homecoming match
A wrestler who trained in Swindon is returning to the town as a heavyweight champion for a big match. Eddie Ryan was born in Plymouth but moved to Swindon to train at the Four Front Wrestling Training School, which is known for producing some of the UK's most successful international wrestling stars. While living and working in the town, including time at Nationwide, Ryan developed his craft and laid the foundations for a career that would take him around the world. He has since competed for major promotions including WOS Wrestling and WWE's NXT UK, and has shared the ring with global stars such as Rey Mysterio, Jake Hager (formerly Jack Swagger), challenged Drew McIntyre (then known as Drew Galloway) for the TNA Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship, and defeated former ECW Champion Hardcore Holly. Now returning to the very town where it all began, Ryan will defend his title after recently defeating Bristol's 'The Stallion' Chris Bronson to become the new British Kingdom Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. Recommended reading Swindon make offers to five players as retained list released Local motorcycle racer tipped for glory in championship 'The work never stops' - Holloway hard at work on preparing for next season Kingdom Rising 2025 will be held at the Deanery Academy in Wichelstowe on Saturday, May 10, from 5.30pm. Tickets are still available from Eddie said: 'It's great to return to Swindon, where I lived and worked for many years as I trained to become a professional wrestler. 'The town was my launchpad. It has produced some of the best in the world. I've wrestled internationally, but now to return as champion is a real full circle moment.' Weighing 170 lbs (12 stone) when he began training, Eddie has packed on 62 lbs (4.4 stone) of lean muscle to compete as a Heavyweight, currently standing at 232 (16.5 stone). Kingdom Rising also features Japanese star Ryoya Tanaka. Representing the renowned Dragon Gate promotion in Japan, Ryoya will travel from Nagoya to Swindon as part of a long-standing tradition in which promising Japanese wrestlers are sent overseas to gain experience, exposure to different wrestling styles and to test themselves against top talent in other countries. Ryoya arrives fresh from a major victory over Hyo at Dragon Gate's Dead or Alive 2025 event, held in front of four thousand fans in Japan. A spokesperson for the event said: 'Join us for a family-friendly evening of high-octane action featuring stars from around the world. Witness the homecoming of Eddie Ryan, a champion forged in Swindon.'
