She posted pictures of her family and of bakery treats, and wrote about COVID-19, urging people to get vaccinated. Neighbors Karen and Brad Cowper called police when they heard a man screaming and crying, Stuff said. Im torn apart, a part of mine is gone, Sibanyoni told The Associated Press in Pretoria. We would also request privacy as we battle to come to terms with what has happened. Meanwhile, local sources have since confirmed that Graham Dickason has left the district of Timaru, and returned to his home city of Pretoria within the last month. Panama Graham, an orthopedic surgeon, had attended a work function on Thursday 16 September. On Friday, 15 October, Dickason was expected to appear before the Timaru High Court just after 9:00 but the video link could not be established because she is still unwell and remains in the care of the Hillmorton Hospitals forensic mental health unit. Both parents worked at South Africas Pretoria East Hospital before coming to New Zealand, according to their Facebook profiles. Lauren Dickason will reappear in the High Court at Timaru on October 4. In May, she marked the couple's wedding anniversary on Facebook. Lebanon We've received your submission. Theres been developments in the Dickason murders: The three South African children who died weeks after moving to New Zealand with their parents may have been strangled, a report has said. When he returned home, he discovered the lifeless bodies of his three children, and quickly realised his wife Lauren was responsible. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Ecuador Justice Cameron Mander heard that Dickason would be entering pleas of not guilty to all three charges of murder. As if it wasnt tough enough to travel to the island nation already in this pandemic, the Omicron variant has forced NZ to reintroduce stricter border measures. 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. According to the New Zealand Herald, Lauren was in critical condition when Dickason arrived on the scene. Gabon Tanzania South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Lauren Dickason latest updates: Long wait for a trial date Proceedings were brief on Tuesday morning, but some progress was made: A trial date was set down for the mom, but she is still yet to file her plea: Theres every chance that not guilty by reason of insanity will be considered, here. For those with faith in Jesus Christ hold on to that. Cambodia window._taboola = window._taboola || [];_taboola.push({mode: 'thumbnails-rr',container: 'taboola-right-rail-widget',placement: 'Right Rail Widget',target_type: 'mix'}); ATM resubmits request for no confidence motion against Ramaphosa, June Steenkamp still bitter: Oscar must serve his sentence. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. Greece French Guiana Gibraltar Zimbabwe, If you have a story you would like to share with SAPeople, please contact admin@sapeople.com. Dickason is now due to attend court on Friday 15 October, but theres no guarantee that she will arrive in person. "Something just doesn't add up. The trial date for Lauren Anne Dickasons case has been scheduled for mid-2023. According to the New Zealand Herald, Lauren was in critical condition when Dickason arrived on the scene. Lauren Dickason was unresponsive and in a critical condition when her husband arrived home. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. View our online Press Pack. just after 10pm. "Happy 15th wedding anniversary Graham Dickason. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Liberia But Graham, an orthopaedic surgeon, came home about 10pm on Thursday to find his three children dead. She said: We are all struggling to comprehend how and why this happened the girls were much loved by us all. Stay strong, youve got this.) San Marino This comes after a short court appearance before Judge Dominic Dravitzki in the Timaru District Court on Saturday, as Reuters reports. Niue Media coverage of the crime has thrown double standards in reporting into sharp relief. Kyrgyzstan You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Nepal Libya I was always with her, telling her not to stress about the children, especially one [who underwent several surgeries for a problem with her lip], and to trust in the Lord. Algeria The children were found dead in their Timaru home last Thursday at around 10:00pm by their father, Graham Dickason, an orthopaedic surgeon from Tshwane (Pretoria).In a statement, Graham said he has forgiven his wife and called on others to do the same. Lauren Anne Dickasons trial date has been moved to 17 July 2023 in Christchurch, New Zealand. A South African mother who is believed to have killed her three children by strangling them with cable ties in New Zealand was excused from court on Tuesday but proceedings are set to resume once more, in 10 days time. Other former neighbours, who did not want to be identified, said the couple were very "grateful" for their kids. Macau He told her lawyer, Kerryn Beaton, that because the accused was not appearing in court, she would need to sign a written notice so that her legal team could enter the not guilty pleas on her behalf, according to Stuff. Betty also revealed how Maya always carried dolls around and how Karla was the brave one born with a cleft lip, she didnt have the best start in life, but she overcame that and became an explorer. According to The Otago Daily Times, Dickason initially asked for her name to be suppressed but the application was withdrawn after media objections. St Barthelemy Saipan In a video sent by the family to Betty, Lianes granny said how she seemed so excited about the new friends she had made. For further information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300224636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust. American Samoa Congo In a statement, Lauren Dickasons parents, Wendy and Malcolm Fawkes, from South Africa, told Stuff they were devastated over the tragedy. The immigration process to New Zealand is extremely traumatic. 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 Thanks for contacting us. Two weeks later, on 5 October, she appeared before the Timaru High Court via video link. She was rushed to hospital where her condition stabilised. JOHANNESBURG - A South African doctor, who shocked the world after being accused of murdering her three children, has been sent for psychiatric evaluation by a New Zealand Court. Dickason, her husband Graham, and their three girls arrived in New Zealand last month and had been in Timaru for only a week. Rwanda The extended families are in a state of shock as we try to understand what happened. What could have gone wrong?" Pakistan 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? Hillmorton is a mental health clinic in Christchurch. Bahrain My faith in humanity has been restored, I thank you all.. WIN R1 000 in cash! Germany The source claimed Lauren Dickason had stopped taking chronic medication to ensure her emigration application to New Zealand was successful. The South African doctor is accused of killing her daughters in September. Central African Republic We would also request privacy as we battle to come to terms with what has happened.. We ask for your prayers and support during this very difficult time. Bulgaria The mother, Lauren Dickason, was arrested for the murders. Look after your wives, your husbands, your partners. But both parents loved their kids like nobodys business, she said. Isle of Man United Kingdom What went wrong? We would also request privacy as we battle to come to terms with what has happened," they said. Dickason is accused of murdering her three young children at their Timaru home in New Zealand. Paraguay 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. Friends say the couple had been planning their dream relocation to New Zealand for two years, according to stuff.co.nz. Tunisia "May the next years be more blessed, more happy and may the kids let us sleep.". 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. 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. St Pierre & Miquelon Philippines Colombia But this all came crashing down within a few days. A mother charged with killing her children in Timaru, on New Zealands South Island, had gushed over her beautiful family just months earlier. Burkina Faso These cookies do not store any personal information. Costa Rica For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below. She is currently remanded to a mental health facility. South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Malaysia SOAPIE QUIZ: How well do you know Skeem Saam? 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. Sweden The family had been living in housing provided for medical professionals near the Timaru Hospital for less than a week, AP reported. The last time I saw her, everything was fine and she was happy she was going, Sibanyoni said. Botswana Ethiopia The trial is now confirmed to go ahead on 17 July 2023. She was taken by ambulance to the local hospital. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. According to the former neighbour, Dickason and husband Graham had difficulties conceiving their children and were dedicated and loving parents. The woman allegedly killed her 6-year-old daughter Liane, as well as her 2-year-old twins, Maya and Karla, police said, noting that they previously provided inaccurate ages for the children. Antigua & Barbuda This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. His wife Lauren Dickason, a general practitioner has been charged with the childrens murders and appeared before the Timaru District Court on Saturday, 18 September Papua New Guinea Mendy Sibanyoni, a family friend from South Africa, said there was nothing in the couple's background that suggested they were troubled. Chad Great Britain Barbados Syria Austria If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Presiding Judge Dominic Dravitzki remanded Dickason until 5 October and also sent her for a psychiatric evaluation. According to The Otago Daily Times, Dickason initially asked for her name to be suppressed but the application was withdrawn after media objections. Palau Island We have truly created a beautiful family and had many good times together. Netherlands Djibouti Former Teacher Steps up to Help Bright and Talented Student Siya Footprint Found in Search for Escaped Tiger in South Africa. Kuwait Nauru St Eustatius Solomon Islands It is the key to healing from this loss we have all experienced. For the people touched and affected by this look after yourself. Also download our app here. At last nights vigil a letter was also read from the girls granny, Grahams mom Betty. Brazil 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. Korea North Burundi Emergency officials responded to an incident at the family's new home in the South Island town of Timaru, where they found a woman Stuff reported to be Lauren Dickason and hospitalized her in stable condition. A few years ago, another South African expat family suffered a similar tragedy in London when mom Tania Clarence killed her three children when she was alone and her husband was visiting relatives back in SA. Graham had a job at the local hospital. Dickason, a doctor, had just moved to the country from South Africa with her daughters and husband, Graham Dickason, an orthopedic surgeon, AP reported. Serbia & Montenegro Peru She intends to plead not guilty to the charges, a New Zealand court heard on Her husband, Graham, came home to find his three daughters dead and his wife in serious condition. Lauren Dickason, 40, an orthopedic doctor, killed her 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla, and their older sister Liane, 6, in Parkside, a suburb of Timaru, on Thursday, Stuff.co.nz Fiji Lauren Taiwan Hungary It is a loss that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Bolivia Belarus Following the ordeal, neighbours said they hearda bang and then the sounds of sobbing and moaning at about 9.40pm. Japan Andorra Look after your children. Christmas Island She was rushed to hospital where her condition stabilised. Her husband Graham Dickason, an orthopedic surgeon, is reported to have returned home from work just before 10pm on Thursday and found their bodies. Korea South Dickason did not enter a plea but a trial date was set for March 2023 and her mental health was still being assessed. 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. Suriname Because Lauren cared for her kids.. Moldova Channel Islands "Her last message to me was how panicked she was when there was a power outage at their home during the recent looting in South Africa. "Look, whenever our police staff face a tragedy like this, you cannot help but take it personally. A lot of us are parents, we have our own children, and the human side of us comes through," said Police Superintendent John Price. New Zealand Romania Swaziland Guernsey Argentina TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. Turks & Caicos Is She said both parents "loved their kids like nobody's business". She has been charged with three counts of murder. Sri Lanka This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The family had only recently moved from SA to New Zealand. "They waited years for those children because she had troubles with fertility and stuff, so it really is a big shock," le Roux added. Saudi Arabia St Helena Natasja le Roux, a former colleague and neighbour told the Sunday Times in South Africa: "I cannot comprehend what happened - she is a medical doctor and she wasn't arrogant or anything like that. The trial of Lauren Dickason, the mother of the three South African children, who were found dead in their new Timaru home after recently emigrating to New Zealand, has been Please also pray for my lovely Lauren, as I honestly believe that she is a victim of this tragedy as well. "So I think whatever happened is not normal, it wasn't normal circumstances.". Allegedly, Lauren Dickason stopped taking anti-depression medication for immigration purposes. A psychiatrist said it would be inappropriate to remand her to prison. Cocos Island A mother charged with killing her children in Timaru, on New Zealands South Island, had gushed over her beautiful family just months earlier. Rapport has cited a former colleague of Graham and a source in New Zealand as saying it was suspected the Dickason children had been killed with cable ties. Vietnam 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. she said. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. New Zealand police did not give the women's name immediately, but the Stuff news outlet reported that she was Lauren Dickason, the mother of the three children who Lauren (a medical doctor) and Graham (an orthopaedic surgeon) both worked at Pretoria East Hospital before moving. French Southern Ter She was subsequently remanded in custody and then detained at a forensic psychiatric facility. Suppression orders in New Zealand mean that the details of the alleged murders and the information contained in Dickasons assessment reports cannot be published. Since the death of the children, Lauren has only attended one of her court hearings. South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. The Christchurch High Court will process the murder-accused, who has entered not guilty pleas on all three charges filed against her. 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. Lauren Dickasons triple murder trial will be held in Christchurch. Wallis & Futana Is (PHOTO: She was very humble. Guyana For the parents with young kids remember them. At the time Lauren wrote a loving tribute to Graham and the beautiful family they had created, but mentioned sleepless nights, saying may the next years be more blessed, more happy and may the kids let us sleep. By Wolfgang Rattay and Riham Alkousaa / World News, By Michelle Watson and Aaron Eggleston / World News, By Stella Chan and Dominique Tassell / World News. A PAIR of doctors planned their "dream" family move to New Zealand for two years before the wife allegedly killed their three girls. El Salvador Bangladesh Laos The 40-year-old Lauren Dickason is due to stand trial for the killing of her daughters Lian, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla, on September 16. Vatican City State Lauren Dickasons triple murder trial will be held in Christchurch. Graham and Lauren Dickson with Maya and Karla, 2, and Liane, 6. Lesotho 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. She was charged with murder but denied guilt. Turkey We went through a lot with Lauren. Kenya The trial date for Lauren Anne Dickason, who is accused of killing her three children, has been moved to mid-2023. Lian was a typical big sister always holding hands.. Eritrea Togo Over the weekend, many who know the Dickason family said they were at a loss to comprehend what had occurred. 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. Cayman Islands Lauren and Graham Dickason with their three daughters. Faroe Islands Turkmenistan 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. Mozambique Proceedings were brief on Tuesday morning, but some progress was made: A trial date was set down for the mom, but she is still yet to file her plea: Theres every chance that not guilty by reason of insanity will be considered, here. The children's grandparents inSouth Africasaid the whole extended family was "in a state of shock" since hearing the devastating news. Spain WIN R1 000 in cash! Canada ALSO READ: Timaru tragedy: Trial of SA mom accused of killing her daughters in New Zealand to be moved. There could be a very long wait for closure in the Lauren Dickason case, after the court decided to push her trial date back by a wide margin. The family arrived in New Zealand in late August and had only been in Timaru for a week after leaving managed isolation and quarantine, as required for travelers to the country amid the pandemic. "May the next years be more blessed, more happy and may the kids let us sleep.". Lauren Dickason, who is accused of murdering her three daughters, did not appear before the Timaru High Court on Friday, 15 October, because she remains unwell at the Hillmorton Hospital she was remanded to for psychiatric evaluation after her first court appearance. She said the only sign of stress she saw from Lauren Dickason was as a result of one of her daughters being born with a lip disfigurement, which needed surgical interventions. A South African mother who is believed to have killed her three children by strangling them with cable ties in New Zealand was excused from court on Tuesday but United States of America TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. India Lauren and Graham Dickason with their daughters, Lian (middle) and twins Maya and Karla. United Arab Emirates I never saw any fight in that family or anything, she said. Nothing on Laurens social media pages over recent months, when she was living in Pretoria, South Africa, had ever indicated anything was amiss. The surgeons dream emigration turned into a horrific nightmare within days, and the grieving father will remain in Mzansi for the foreseeable future. Laurens parents, Wendy and Malcolm Fawkes, also sent a message to their angels, wishing they could see them one more time and saying You were the light of our lives our hearts are broken, our tears are flowing.. Reunion In a tribute letter read out during a vigil on Thursday, Dickason said: Dear people of Timaru, my words are few at the moment. Pitcairn Island Jersey In a touching show of bravery earlier this year, Graham revealed that he had forgiven Lauren for her alleged role in the murders, stating that she was a victim herself in this harrowing case. The extended families are in a state of shock as we try to understand what happened, they said. Estonia SOMETHING DOESNT ADD UP: Family and friends at odds over deaths of adored daughters. South-africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng, New-zealand, South-african, Ntuthuko-shoba, David-van-boven, Lauren-dickason, Jesse-hess, Hillary-gardee, Van-boven, Meghan-cremer, A trial date She had posted pictures of her family and of bakery treats, she wrote about the virus, urging people to get vaccinated and in May, she marked the couples wedding anniversary on Facebook. Albania Information surrounding the cause of the deaths of Lian, Maya and Karla has been suppressed, reports Otago Daily Times. Iran Armenia It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Portugal Ghana Guam Mandy Sibanyoni, who worked as a childminder for the Dickasons in South Africa, described them as an awesome family with wonderful kids and no obvious problems. 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Finland She was taken to Timaru Hospital for treatment and was stable enough by He called for help as neighbors overheard him screaming and yelling, Is this really happening?. Nigeria Marshall Islands Angola Justice Rachel Dunningham has set the trial down for March 2023, with the following factors cited for the long timescale: The Dickason family had emigrated to New Zealand from South Africa, just weeks before they were blighted by tragedy. Photo: Facebook. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Country Italy We treated each other as family. Bermuda "Their emigration took very long, they wanted to emigrate before Covid, and then Covid held everything back. The South African doctors legal team said the accused intends to plead not guilty to the three murder charges. Brunei This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy.