Blenheim mother murdered autistic daughter after tolerating years of abuseDEREK FLYNN/FAIRFAX NZ Donella Knox is sentenced for murder at the High Court sitting in Blenheim. SELINA POWELL/FAIRFAX NZ Ruby Knox, left, with her mother Donella, the week before Ruby was killed. DEREK FLYNN/FAIRFAX NZ Donella Knox stands in the dock to hear her sentence read. "You were her tireless advocate and refused to give up, refused to take no for an answer," Justice Williams said. She felt "brushed off" by doctors at Wairau Hospital, in Blenheim, Justice Williams said.

Source: Stuff February 03, 2017 04:18 UTC