A Napier woman has today pleaded guilty to a charge of murdering her 28-year-old daughter, who had been terminally ill. Planning a murder-suicide, Lawrence told the carer she could leave early, then wrote a note to family and strangled her daughter. Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP). thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626. Family Services 211 Helpline – 0800 211 211 for help finding (and direct transfer to) community based health and social support services in your area.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 09, 2021 22:30 UTC