The meeting took place on February 4, the day after Ms Rush found her daughter's body in her bed at their Corstorphine home. Photo: suppliedThe accused gave Ms Rush flowers and a card, told her he was "so sorry'' about Amber-Rose's death, and hugged her, Det Const Stewart said. Det Const Stewart was introduced to the trio as a friend of Ms Rush's, and was also hugged by Skantha. Ms Rush was "visibly upset'' during the meeting, saying she would never see "her baby'' again, Det Const Stewart recalled. He was in Balclutha with his ex-girlfriend when he heard about Amber-Rose's death, he told Ms Rush.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 18, 2019 01:18 UTC