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7NEWS
2 days ago
- 7NEWS
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli demands investigation into Lauren Ingrid Flanigan's death in custody
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 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'. 'Get to the bottom of it' 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 said. '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,' 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,' Mears said. The vigil aimed to kick-start the healing process for the grieving community with many attendees who did not know each other sharing hugs and kind words, Mears said. But the news of Flanigan's death ensured Sunday ended on a 'tragic' note, she said. Mears, 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.
1News
3 days ago
- 1News
Woman charged over daughter's murder dies in Brisbane hospital
A Queensland 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. ADVERTISEMENT Flanigan was being held until her next court appearance in July, after being charged with murder a week ago. Where to get help. (Source: 1News) 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 May 26. 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. ADVERTISEMENT 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."
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- The Advertiser
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 May 26. 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." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 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 May 26. 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." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 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 May 26. 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." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 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 May 26. 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." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
Perth Now
3 days ago
- 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.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
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 May 26. 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." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
