We treated each other as family. Albania Maria Mandy Sibanyoni, who worked as the childrens caregiver for three years in their Pretoria home, told the Sunday Times she was shattered over what happened. A mother was charged Friday with killing her three daughters after emergency services discovered her and the three dead children in their new New Zealand home. Syria Wife Lauren was unresponsive and in a critical condition, according to NZ Herald. Liberia She was rushed to hospital where her condition stabilised. Myanmar French Polynesia Rwanda Tajikistan Zimbabwe, If you have a story you would like to share with SAPeople, please contact admin@sapeople.com. Lauren (a medical doctor) and Graham (an orthopaedic surgeon) both worked at Pretoria East Hospital before moving. The father of three, who had emigrated from Pretoria to New Zealand in September, discovered the lifeless bodies of his children at home, just weeks after the family had relocated. "So they were really ready to get over to New Zealand, its what they worked for and planned for, it was their dream for two years.. Israel According to the New Zealand Herald, Lauren was in critical condition when Dickason arrived on the scene. Oman A South African mom, who was remanded to a mental health facility in New Zealand after her three daughters were found dead last week, will be held in custody for the El Salvador Cops were then called to the grisly scene at about 10pm on Thursday, and the kids' mum Lauren Dickason, 40, was taken to hospital in a stable condition. In one of Laurens posts on Facebook, a month or two before she left SA, she had posted a photo of the nanny, and highly recommended her, praising her for the significant role she played in helping bring up the children. Happy 15th wedding anniversary Graham Dickason. Lauren Dickason, a doctor from Pretoria, has been charged murders of her twin daughters Maya and Karla, 2, and their elder sister Liane, 6, who were found dead in their Timaru home in New The girl's mother, Lauren Dickason, has been charged with murder and appeared in court on Saturday. We would also request privacy as we battle to come to terms with what has happened," they said. A mother charged with killing her children in Timaru, on New Zealands South Island, had gushed over her beautiful family just months earlier. Nevis On 16 September 2021, Dickason allegedly killed her six-year-old Lian and two-year-old twins Maya and Karla. A photo of the Dickason family, before tragedy struck Photo: Facebook. Dickason is now due to attend court on Friday 15 October, but theres no guarantee that she will arrive in person. Lauren and Graham Dickason with their daughters, Lian (middle) and twins Maya and Karla. Gambia Korea North Cape Verde They were two darlings. Lauren Dickason remains in a psychiatric facility, after she committed an act of unfathomable cruelty. Burkina Faso Thanks for contacting us. Benin New Zealand Laurens husband, Graham Dickason, an orthopedic surgeon, found the bodies when he returned home shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday. Faroe Islands Nothing on Laurens social media pages over recent months, when she was living in Pretoria, South Africa, had ever indicated anything was amiss. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. Ethiopia The SA citizen is also contemplating a move back home to Mzansi. The neighbors said they asked the man if he was OK but he didn't respond other than to say: "Is this really happening?". Guyana SOMETHING DOESNT ADD UP: Family and friends at odds over deaths of adored daughters. Judge Dravitzki suppressed other details of the case. However, Mr. Dickason isnt likely to attend the court hearing on 17 December, due to the serious travel constraints in place between South Africa and New Zealand. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. The mother, Lauren Dickason, was arrested for the murders. NEW ZEALAND - Lauren Dickason, the South African doctor from Pretoria, who is accused of murdering her three young daughters in New Zealand shortly after moving to the country will only stand trial in March 2023. Brazil Lian was a typical big sister always holding hands.. And its like those kids, they are my kids too because I raised them., I dont know what to do about this because the only question that Ive got now is, what happened? Saudi Arabia The Dickason family immigrated to Timaru, New Zealand in early August. You dont see anyone, your food is delivered to your door and you are only let out for about an hour a day, theyre quoted as having said. People that know her well will testify to that I have no doubt. In a statement, Lauren Dickasons parents, Wendy and Malcolm Fawkes, from South Africa, told Stuff they were devastated over the tragedy. WIN R1 000 in cash! At last nights vigil a letter was also read from the girls granny, Grahams mom Betty. Graham has returned to South Africa. Lauren Dickason, 40, has been charged with murdering her three children, 6-year-old Liane and twin 2-year-old girls Karla and Maya.. Portugal Suppression orders in New Zealand mean that the details of the alleged murders and the information contained in Dickasons assessment reports cannot be published. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. We would also request privacy as we battle to come to terms with what has happened.. She intends to plead not guilty to the charges, a New Zealand court heard on I am not coping., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Remains found in search for missing child but cops cant confirm ID, Idaho suspect repeatedly slid into victims DMs weeks before murders, Missing moms husband now charged with murder after her disappearance. In May, she marked the couple's wedding anniversary on Facebook. Police search the driveway of a house where three children have been killed in the South Island town of Timaru, New Zealand, Friday, September 17, 2021. Photo: Facebook. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Forty-year-old Lauren appeared in court last Saturday where she was charged with the murder of her twin daughters May and Karla (2), and their older sister Liane (6); and remanded to a hospital in Christchurch for psychiatric evaluation. She first appeared before the Timaru District Court just two days after the incident. The mother, Lauren Dickason, was arrested for the murders, stating that she was a victim herself in this harrowing case, SA20 LIVE SCORES: Wednesday double header, Highest living standards in AfricaSA DOES NOT top the list, Concerning: AA questions 2022 festive season road fatalities stats, MaMkhize reacts to Royal AM match boos: It hit me hard, Sinky Mnisi announces departure from MaMkhizes Royal AM, BREAKING NEWS: Four killed by police in JHB hijacking attempt. Lauren Dickason was unresponsive and in a critical condition when her husband arrived home. Lauren She was taken by ambulance to the local hospital. Sweden Bonaire The trial date for Lauren Anne Dickasons case has been scheduled for mid-2023. Photo: Facebook. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Grenada SA20 LIVE SCORES: Wednesday double header, Highest living standards in AfricaSA DOES NOT top the list, Concerning: AA questions 2022 festive season road fatalities stats, MaMkhize reacts to Royal AM match boos: It hit me hard, Sinky Mnisi announces departure from MaMkhizes Royal AM. A week after his wife was accused of the murders, he said he had forgiven her, adding that she was also a victim of the tragedy. It is not yet clear whether Graham Dickason will attend the court appearance. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Burundi SOAPIE QUIZ: How well do you know Skeem Saam? India Lauren Dickason was arrested last month in connection with the murder of her three children. Ukraine Lauren Dickason has already appeared in court once; she will remain in custody at a forensic mental health unit until October 5, when shes due back in court. Source: Facebook The South African has reached out to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) which said it was aware of the incident but could not comment on it. Montenegro Tahiti She said she had last spoken to Lauren in June as the family prepared for their move to New Zealand. Sri Lanka For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below. [The parents] never argued. Midway Islands What went wrong? Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Graham was 'hysterical' after finding his daughters' dead bodies, neighbours said, Liane Dickason, six, and twins Maya and Karla, two, smile after landing in New Zealand on August 30, The girls were found dead by their distraught father on Thursday night, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). When he returned home, he discovered the lifeless bodies of his three children, and quickly realised his wife Lauren was responsible. She has been charged with three counts of murder. According to The Otago Daily Times, Dickason initially asked for her name to be suppressed but the application was withdrawn after media objections. Lauren Dickason will reappear in the High Court at Timaru on October 4. Country My faith in humanity has been restored, I thank you all.. Following the ordeal, neighbours said they hearda bang and then the sounds of sobbing and moaning at about 9.40pm. Niger Dr Lauren Dickason is charged with murdering her twin girls, Maya and Karla, 2, and their older sister Liane, 6, last month. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa, United Kingdom Blue Sky Publications Ltd Company Registration Number: 04683692. Mendy Sibanyoni, a family friend from South Africa, said there was nothing in the couple's background that suggested they were troubled. Sierra Leone Libya Bahrain Lauren was then stable enough to talk to the police. This comes after a short court appearance before Judge Dominic Dravitzki in the Timaru District Court on Saturday, as Reuters reports. 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