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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.. We ask for your prayers and support during this very difficult time. Cuba The Dickason family are originally from Pretoria. I never saw any fight in that family or anything, she said. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. Tonga For the parents with young kids remember them. Albania On Thursday the 16th of September 2021 my life and Laurens were turned upside down when our three precious angels were ripped away from us. Australia The neighbors said they asked the man if he was OK but he didn't respond other than to say: "Is this really happening?". "Their emigration took very long, they wanted to emigrate before Covid, and then Covid held everything back. Switzerland Cote D'Ivoire Colombia Andorra [The parents] never argued. Ecuador 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 reported. Jordan Croatia TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. Her husband, Graham, came home to find his three daughters dead and his wife in serious condition. She said: We are all struggling to comprehend how and why this happened the girls were much loved by us all. Sterk wees, jy het hierdie! (Hard times in your life. Bosnia & Herzegovina The South African doctor is accused of killing her daughters in September. Cayman Islands Russia Mandy Sinanyoni, nanny of the three daughters of Graham and Lauren Dickason, holds photographs of the Dickason family in her South African home. SOAPIE QUIZ: How well do you know Skeem Saam? Argentina Great Britain They immigrated to New Zealand and had resided in Timaru for two weeks before the children were killed. Guinea Congo Country Isle of Man "We ask for your prayers and support during this very difficult time. 7News in Australia quoted the familys nanny as calling the Dickasons an awesome family and said both parents loved their kids like nobodys business. Laurens next court appearance will be on 5 October. Jersey Burkina Faso "Look, whenever our police staff face a tragedy like this, you cannot help but take it personally. 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Lauren and Graham Dickason with their three daughters. Lauren Dickason, 40, was silent as she was charged with the deaths of her two-year-old twins Karla and Maya and their older sister Liane, six, at Timaru District Court in New "The investigation into this tragedy is still in its very early stages, but we can confirm that nobody else is being sought in relation to the deaths of the three children. The mother, Lauren Dickason, was arrested for the murders. United Arab Emirates Dickason, 40, allegedly killed six-year-old Lian, and two-year-old twins Maya and Karla, in Timaru on September 16, a week after arriving in the town where her surgeon husband Graham had a new job. 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. Mum Lauren Dickason, 40, has been charged with murdering her twin girls and their older sister in Timaru, New Zealand, a week after the family moved for work at a hospital in the country News (PHOTO: Brunei 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. St Kitts-Nevis There is perhaps no comprehending the grief experienced by Graham Dickason this year. Cook Islands One neighbour, Chantel Pretorius, said their children had gone to kindergarten together and added: "That news is terrible, we don't know what to make of it.". Information surrounding the cause of the deaths of Lian, Maya and Karla has been suppressed, reports Otago Daily Times. She said both parents "loved their kids like nobody's business". Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. All five of them, including dad Graham, a six-year-old girl, and twins aged two, had to complete a 14-day isolation period before heading to their new home in Timaru. China Jade Whaley said: "The first noise we heard was somebody sobbing, and then we heard a loud thud like someone just slammed a door. Rwanda ENTER NOW! Lauren Dickason, understood to have murdered her three children in New Zealand after emigrating from Pretoria, is back in court next week. Guernsey Dominica 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. Maldives Israel However, in an incredible display of understanding and compassion, Graham Dickason has asked the public to forgive his wife for her actions just as he has done. 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. Dickason, a doctor, had just moved to the country from South Africa with her daughters and husband, Graham Dickason, an orthopedic surgeon, AP reported. Above, armed police guard the Masjid-E-Bilal mosque in Glen Eden on September 4, 2021, in Auckland, New Zealand. The Dickason family moved to New Zealand in August and spent two weeks in mandatory quarantine. Kenya Her husband Graham Dickason, an orthopedic surgeon, is reported to have returned home from work just before 10pm on Thursday and found their bodies. According to NZ Herald, Liane had started at her new school a couple of days beforehand. Costa Rica The mother was found nearby and taken to hospital in a stable condition. WIN R1 000 in cash! Tahiti The trial date for Lauren Anne Dickasons case has been scheduled for mid-2023. Last week a neighbour said: We need to come together as a community and support them. And last night the community came out in its hundreds to pay tribute to the girls and show support for the family. "They waited years for those children because she had troubles with fertility and stuff, so it really is a big shock," le Roux added. Bolivia Ive already forgiven her, and I urge you, in your own time, to do the same. Germany A photo of the Dickason family, before tragedy struck Photo: Facebook. Turkey The medical practitioner appeared before Judge Dominic Dravitzki in the Timaru District Court and was remanded without plea to a secure facility at Hillmorton Hospital in Christchurch. WIN R1 000 in cash! "Those children, that family, are like my own. The family had only recently moved from SA to New Zealand. We have truly created a beautiful family and had many good times together. Photo: Facebook. Also download our app here. Latvia 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. The nanny told Associated Press: Im torn apart, a part of mine is gone. Jamaica Dickason is now due to attend court on Friday 15 October, but theres no guarantee that she will arrive in person. In this time of terrible tragedy and adversity, I can only ask for prayer for myself, my family, and my friends prayer for strength, and for healing. Antigua & Barbuda 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. Belgium South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. We went through a lot with Lauren. 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 Qatar Vanuatu Pakistan Police sealed off the house - which is leased by the local hospital for newly arrived staff - after paramedics tried in vain to save the girls. 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. Emergency services quickly arrived, but the girls could not be saved, according to the report. French Polynesia Suriname We would also request privacy as we battle to come to terms with what has happened," they said. American Samoa Bahrain 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 The extended families are in a state of shock as we try to understand what happened. Guadeloupe 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. Judge Dravitzki suppressed other details of the case. Poland Lauren Dickason, 40, was silent as she was charged with the deaths of her two-year-old twins Karla and Maya and their older sister Liane, six, at Timaru District Court in New Zealand. What an adventure, she wrote on May 1. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Since the death of the children, Lauren has only attended one of her court hearings. Czech Republic Myanmar 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. We have truly created a beautiful family and had many good times together," she wrote. "The extended families are in a state of shock as we try to understand what happened. Dickason did not enter a plea but a trial date was set for March 2023 and her mental health was still being assessed. Canada Remember to let them run free, remember to let them play wild, allow them to laugh as much as they can. Belize Kiribati Greece 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. Somalia We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. A mother charged with killing her children in Timaru, on New Zealands South Island, had gushed over her beautiful family just months earlier. SOMETHING DOESNT ADD UP: Family and friends at odds over deaths of adored daughters. A mother was charged Friday with killing her three young daughters weeks after moving to New Zealand, the Associated Press reported. Oman Liberia Congo Democratic Rep Channel Islands SOAPIE QUIZ: How well do you know Skeem Saam? 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. Sri Lanka Martinique ENTER NOW! Speaking about the overwhelming support in their darkest hour, he said: We have been blessed with love and support. Namibia Bahamas Monaco Zimbabwe, If you have a story you would like to share with SAPeople, please contact admin@sapeople.com. Former Teacher Steps up to Help Bright and Talented Student Siya Footprint Found in Search for Escaped Tiger in South Africa. Korea North Tragic Ending as Escaped Tiger Sheba Shot and Killed in South Slightly Lighter Loadshedding This Week in South Africa: Stages 4 and A Special Message To Anyone Wanting to Leave South Africa Right How Lottery Money Was Used to Fund Mansions for High Flyers. ENTER NOW! She posted pictures of her family and of bakery treats, and wrote about COVID-19, urging people to get vaccinated. Palestine Equatorial Guinea Cambodia Mozambique Fiji United States of America Palau Island Slovenia Samoa American Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Other former neighbours, who did not want to be identified, said the couple were very "grateful" for their kids. Wife Lauren was unresponsive and in a critical condition, according to NZ Herald. Haiti 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. Dickason was reportedly taken to Timaru Hospital in critical condition. Latest Update on Lauren Dickason This morning Lauren, a doctor from Pretoria, was remanded to a hospital in Christchurch for a psychiatric assessment. Nauru Turkmenistan Nevis We treated each other as family. 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. Dominican Republic Austria Japan It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The SA citizen is also contemplating a move back home to Mzansi. Mauritius Chad In a statement, local police Detective Inspector Scott Anderson assured the community that the slayings stemmed from a tragic isolated incident and we are not seeking anyone else.No further information about the horrific slayings was given. 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. Nepal A lot of us are parents, we have our own children, and the human side of us comes through," said Police Superintendent John Price. Cyprus Photo: Facebook. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Ghana The Dickason family immigrated to Timaru, New Zealand in early August. Tajikistan She intends to plead not guilty to the charges, a New Zealand court heard on Midway Islands A PAIR of doctors planned their "dream" family move to New Zealand for two years before the wife allegedly killed their three girls. Lauren Dickason, 40, was silent as she was charged with the deaths of her two-year-old twins Karla and Maya and their older sister Liane, six, at Timaru District Court in New Zealand. Azerbaijan Sao Tome & Principe Wake Island Norfolk Island Two weeks later, on 5 October, she appeared before the Timaru High Court via video link. Thailand 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. Lauren (a medical doctor) and Graham (an orthopaedic surgeon) both worked at Pretoria East Hospital before moving. But both parents loved their kids like nobodys business, she said. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. But Graham, an orthopaedic surgeon, came home about 10pm on Thursday to find his three children dead. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. SOAPIE QUIZ: How well do you know Skeem Saam? Cocos Island For those with faith in Jesus Christ hold on to that. The family had moved to New Zealand from South Africa to start a new life in August and had exited two weeks of mandatory hotel quarantine just a few days prior. Paraguay Barbados "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.. She remains in a psychiatric facility for the time being, but the 40-year-old is set to make her first public appearance since the tragedy unfolded next Friday. They were so grateful for having them because they struggled to get pregnant and when they finally got the children, they loved them," the neighbour said. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. accused of murdering her three young children at their Timaru home in New Zealand. Dickason is accused of murdering her three young children at their Timaru home in New Zealand. 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. Luxembourg Bonaire Iran Lauren is currently in Hillmorton Hospitals mental health ward where she is due to receive treatment according to the court. "They absolutely adored those children. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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). Faroe Islands Lauren Dickason, 40, has been charged with murdering her three children, 6-year-old Liane and twin 2-year-old girls Karla and Maya.. Bulgaria Swaziland Mauritania Sudan Nicaragua The family had been living in housing provided for medical professionals near the Timaru Hospital for less than a week, AP reported. Honduras Lauren was then stable enough to talk to the police. Tuvalu This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Follow FiND iT on Facebookhere and click here to read more articles. The immigration process to New Zealand is extremely traumatic. 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. 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