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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Community reels over toddler, mum's deaths
A community is reeling after a mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter died in custody, sparking a corrective services review. A vigil to remember "beautiful little girl" Sophia Rose near Bundaberg in southern Queensland was held before locals heard the tragic news of her mother Lauren Ingrid Flanigan's death. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli on Monday said "some explanations" were needed over the Brisbane death in custody, with a review underway. Emergency services found Sophia outside a home with several stab wounds on May 26 and she died at the scene. After being charged with her daughter's murder, Flanigan was found unresponsive in her cell at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on May 30. The 32-year-old had suffered a "medical emergency" in her cell before being rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane where she died two days later on Sunday. Queensland Corrective Services on Monday said a report would be prepared for the coroner, describing it as "standard practice for all deaths in custody". Mr Crisafulli said questions needed to be answered in a "full and thorough" investigation into Flanigan's death to ensure the incident was not brushed "under the carpet". "This incident proves that there are some explanations that are needed," he told reporters on Monday. "We owe it to everyone involved, people who work in the facility, families of people who have tragically lost their life, to get to the bottom of it." He said the corrective services system needed to be reviewed in the wake of Flanigan's death. "For those who do need to be held in custody, we have a duty to provide safe facilities," he said. "I think it's important that we don't brush it under the carpet." The Moore Park Beach community is grieving after coming together to celebrate Sophia on Sunday. Hundreds came dressed in pink and with sparkles, Sophia's favourite things, at the gathering organised by Bundaberg local Trish Mears. Sophia was remembered for her love of dance and a child who had an "absolute love of life". "She was just a beautiful little girl who was just full of life and lit up a room when she walked into it," Ms Mears told AAP. Friends, family and supporters blew bubbles and wrote messages in the sand while Sophia's favourite song, "Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay, played. "It was absolutely beautiful and I could certainly feel her spirit there," Ms Mears said. The vigil aimed to kickstart the healing process for the grieving community with many attendees who did not know each other sharing hugs and kind words, Ms Mears said. But the news of Flanigan's death ensured Sunday ended on a "tragic" note, she said. Ms Mears, the president of Moore Park Beach Arts Inc, said the community would also honour Sophia at their local festival in August. A GoFundMe set up for Sophia's father and siblings has so far raised $55,000. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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Mom, Who Was Accused of Murdering Her 3-Year-Old Daughter, Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Jail Cell
Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, the Australian woman accused of fatally stabbing her 3-year-old daughter on May 26, has died The 32-year-old was found unresponsive in her jail cell on Friday, May 30, and died in a local hospital on Sunday, June 1 An investigation into the incident is currently underwayLauren Ingrid Flanigan, the Australian woman accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter, has died. Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell at the Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday, May 30, per the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Officers provided "immediate assistance" before she was transported to the intensive care unit at a local hospital, according to ABC, which cited Queensland police. Flanigan died on the evening of Sunday, June 1, per the outlet. In a statement to PEOPLE, Queensland Correctional Service confirmed that an investigation into Flanigan's death is underway. The organization said they will assist authorities in preparing a report for the coroner, as 'is standard practice for all deaths in custody.' 'Support is being offered to the responding officers and their colleagues,' the Queensland Correctional Service added. Flanigan, a mother of three, was accused of fatally stabbing her eldest daughter, Sophia Rose, in the front yard of their Moore Park Beach home in Central Queensland on Monday, May 26. Queensland Police Chief Inspector Grant Marcus said authorities received several calls from neighbors, but the child was dead when emergency services found her just before 5 p.m. local time, per 7 News and 9 News. Flanigan was taken into custody and charged, 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 1 and 2,' Superintendent Brad Inskip said, per 'Neither of them was injured in the incident yesterday, and they're currently being cared for by family members.' 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. 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. According to Sky News Australia, Flanigan had allegedly posted a number of eerie messages on social media in the days leading up to the fatal stabbing. She allegedly shared a video of a woman with bruises on her arm, captioned, 'Remember your pain as it fuels your purpose.' She 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 past trauma. Read the original article on People
The Guardian
15 hours ago
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Queensland woman charged over daughter's murder dies in hospital
A mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has died after being found unresponsive while in custody. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, died in hospital on Sunday after being found unresponsive in her cell at Brisbane Women's correctional centre, Queensland police confirmed. Flanigan suffered a medical emergency in her cell on Friday night and was rushed to Princess Alexandra hospital in Brisbane. A report will be prepared for the coroner. 'This is standard practice for all deaths in custody,' Queensland Corrective Services said in a statement on Monday. Flanigan was being held until her next court appearance in July, after being charged with murder a week ago. 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 on 26 May. When emergency services arrived, they found a three-year-old girl, identified as Flanigan's daughter Sophia Rose, with several wounds. She died at the scene. 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. A GoFundMe set up for Sophia Rose's father and siblings has so far raised $55,000. Family friend Connor Thompson, who has organised the fundraiser, remembered Sophia Rose 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. 'Though her time here was short, the love she gave and the joy she shared will stay with us forever.' In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@ or jo@ In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. Other international helplines can be found at
ABC News
17 hours ago
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Woman charged with child's murder dies after being found unresponsive in prison
A mother accused of murdering her three-year-old daughter has died in hospital, two days after being found unresponsive while in custody in Brisbane. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, was charged with murder after her daughter, Sophia Rose, was found with stab wounds at a home in Moore Park Beach, north of Bundaberg, last Monday. Ms Flanigan was found unresponsive in her cell while being held on remand at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday. Queensland Police said officers provided "immediate assistance" before she was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital intensive care unit. She died on Sunday night. Police will prepare a report for the coroner. Ms Flanigan did not appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court when her case was first mentioned on Tuesday and there was no application for bail. She was due to return to court in July.
News.com.au
17 hours ago
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Lauren Flanigan, mum charged with murder of 3yo daughter Sophia Rose, dies in hospital
A mother charged with the murder of her three-year-old daughter – who was allegedly stabbed 'multiple' times in the front yard of their home – has died in hospital overnight. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, a mother of three who was accused of murdering her three-year-old daughter Sophia Grace at their home in Bundaberg was found unresponsive in her high-security cell on Friday night. The 32-year-old was rushed to hospital in a critical condition. The Courier Mail reports Flanigan died in hospital on Sunday night. She was due to return to Bundaberg Magistrates Court in July.
