"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. "I've already forgiven her, and I urge you, in your own time, to do the same. Its thought that the mandatory two-week quarantine period for travellers arriving in New Zealand pushed her towards a very dark space, and her lawyers are prepared to argue this in the dock. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. "It is a loss that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. He had been at a work function and returned home to find the girls dead and Lauren - also a doctor - unresponsive and in a critical condition. The fundraising page was set up by other South African's living in Timaru. Grahams former colleague and other sources in New Zealand told media that they suspect the children were strangled by cable wires. So I think whatever happened is not normal, it wasnt normal circumstances.. South Africans who knew orthopaedic surgeon Graham Dickason and his wife, Lauren, a doctor in the same field of medicine, are reeling at the deaths I never saw any fight in that family or anything. "For the parents with young kids - remember them. Emergency services arrived at the house shortly after 10pm, but the girls . Dickason children were 'strangled' in New Zealand - report. Lauren Dickason, 40, charged with murder of her three daughters on Friday . 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. However, as she is "still unwell" she was not in court in person or via audio visual link. Crown Prosecutor Andrew McRae, from Timaru, did not oppose that. "You were the light of our lives our hearts are broken, our tears are flowing.". The children were found dead at home on Thursday night. We dont know what happened. I understand the place where the Dickason family had to spend their quarantine was basically like in a prison. (Lauren) is a medical doctor and she wasnt arrogant or anything like that, le Roux said. Because she was not in court, Dickason will sign a document confirming that and the pleas would be formally entered later today. A week since his wife of 15 years Lauren Dickason allegedly murdered. "On Thursday the 16th of September 2021 my life and Lauren's were turned upside down when our three precious angels were ripped away from us. iHeartRadio app. Where to get help: Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7) Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234 (available 24/7) Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7) Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (12pm to 11pm) Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7) Anxiety helpline: 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY) (available 24/7) Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111. 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. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. In a statement, Graham said. We pay cash for videos. Graham Dickason's family said his move to New Zealand with the children was hard, "tough" but they stayed close. "And they are never too young to be introduced to Jesus. South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. I never saw any fight in that family or anything, she said. The Dickason family arrived in Timaru just a week before the children died after spending their mandatory stint in managed isolation. 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 2021. This represents a really good opportunity', Givealittle page has been set up to help Graham Dickason. Lauren Dickason, 40, has been charged with murder in the deaths of her twin 2-year-old girls Maya and Karla, and their 6-year-old sister Liane, in a crime that has shocked New Zealand. 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. I was family too. 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. The Christchurch High Court will process the murder-accused, who has entered not guilty pleas on all three charges filed against her. We ask for your prayers and support during this very difficult time, they said. 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). "We take comfort he is now united with those little angels taking care of them," the family said. Judge Dravitzki suppressed other details of the case. Her husband Graham, an orthopedic surgeon, is reported to have returned home from work to find the girls bodies and was said to have been crying hysterically. Photo / Facebook. When he plays the piano, he can hear an orchestra inside his head, Teen, mother and nurse killed in tragic three-car crash identified: Missed by many, Boy fighting for life after truck slams into familys 4WD, Two Adelaide women charged after children found living in extreme squalor, Teen left unrecognisable after dangerous TikTok challenge goes wrong, Schapelle Corby answers burning question as fans respond to beautiful post, Hospital found to have failed to provide timely care before toddler's death, Familys terrifying discovery in NSW backyard. Justice Mander said further psychiatric reports were being prepared and granted that remand. Graham and Lauren Dickason are from Pretoria in South Africa and had been in Timaru just a week when tragedy unfolded. Relatives, friends and neighbors who knew the Dickason family are still at a loss in trying to comprehend what had gone wrong leading to the murder of the couples three children. Dr Lauren Dickason was charged with the murder of her three children Liane, 6, and her twin sisters Maya and Karla, aged 2. According to Times Live, Dickason is a medical practitioner whose family had just recently emigrated from Pretoria, South Africa to settle in New Zealand's South Island days before the murder . 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 is charged with killing her twin daughters, aged two and their older sister, aged six. "It is the key to healing from this loss we have all experienced. The 40-year-old. We ask for your prayers and support during this very difficult time. However, as she is "still unwell" she was not in court in person or via audio visual link. Defence lawyer Kerryn Beaton QC told the court today Dickason would be entering pleas of not guilty to all three charges. The former colleague also said that being placed in quarantine when the family first arrived in New Zealand was traumatic. Facing a separate count each for the deaths of six-year-old Lian, and two-year-old twins Maya and Karla, the defence aims to prove that their client had diminished responsibilities due to her mental state. We went through a lot with Lauren. Credit: Facebook Le Roux said the couple had "waited years for those children" after struggling with fertility. "My faith in humanity has been restored, I thank you all.". "For those with faith in Jesus Christ - hold on to that. Lauren Dickason, 40, was silent as she was charged with the . The specific information contained in those reports are suppressed. Lauren Dickason/Facebook Read this for free Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Scan the QR code to download now. At least one family member of Graham Dickason, the South African surgeon whose wife has been . Their mother Lauren Dickason, a doctor, briefly fronted court on Saturday morning, charged with murder. "Lian was a typical big sister always holding hands.". The court heard that Dickason needed ongoing assessment as an inpatient. A South African mother, Lauren Dickason, who recently moved to New Zealand with her family, has been charged with murdering her three children on Thursday at their new home in Timaru, a port city about 157 km south west of Christchurch, a haven for many SA expats. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. I am not coping.. They also recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary, Stuff reported. The 40-year-old was charged with their murder late on Friday and will . 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, read a separate statement. The extended families are in a state of shock as we try to understand what happened, they said. Graham Dickason's family said his move to New Zealand with the children was hard, "tough" but they stayed close. Thanks for contacting us. Click to reveal They had lived in Pretoria. The hearing was held in Christchurch before Justice Cameron Mander. Laurens husband, Graham Dickason, an orthopedic surgeon, found the bodies when he returned home shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday. We treated each other as family. The family had moved from South Africa to New Zealand and had just completed their hotel quarantine a week prior to the horrific killings. Some speculate the family could have been experiencing pressure from the move as they had only been living in their new home for a week after completing the required hotel quarantine. "For those with faith in Jesus Christ - hold on to that. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. It is understood he had been at a work function with colleagues and arrived home to find the grisly scene. "For the parents with young kids - remember them. Mrs Sebanyoni, who had tried unsuccessfully to contact Mr Dickason in New Zealand, said the three girls were all . Lauren Dickason, a medical practitioner accused of murdering her twins aged two and their six-year-old sister, appeared in court on Saturday. She is currently remanded to a mental health facility. Lauren allegedly strangled her daughters with cable ties at their home in Timaru, Canterbury, according to a report in City Press. Graham and Lauren Dickason are from Pretoria in South Africa and had been in Timaru just a week when tragedy unfolded. Police have arrested a woman in relation to the. "I'm blessed," Lauren Dickason shared on Facebook in November 2020, when the family were celebrating the twins' birthday. The last time I saw her, everything was fine and she was happy she was going, Sibanyoni said. The extended families are in a state of shock as we try to understand what happened. Detective Inspector Scott Anderson said the investigation into the tragedy was still in its very early stages but not one else was being sought in relation to the deaths of the three children. While she stood in the dock, flowers and soft toys piled up at the address where the girls died, reported Stuff news agency. Allegedly, Lauren Dickason stopped taking anti-depression medication for immigration purposes. Lauren Anne Dickason was scheduled to appear in the High Court at Timaru just after 9am. The fundraising page was set up by other South African's living in Timaru. WhatsApp 060 011 021 1. She was charged with the murder of twins Karla and Maya, 2, and their six-year-old sister, Liane. Graham Dickason travelled back to South Africa last month and it is not clear when he will return to New Zealand. 2023 Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. A photo of the Dickason family, before tragedy struck Photo: Facebook. "Remember to let them run free,remember to let them play wild, allow them to laugh as much as they can. Lauren Dickason, 40, charged with murder of her three daughters on Friday Two-year-old twins, Maya and Karla, and six-year-old sister Liane found dead Children's bodies were found by their. 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. We've received your submission. "Please also pray for my lovely Lauren, as I honestly believe that she is a victim of this tragedy as well. Because Lauren cared for her kids.. However, police who responded to the grisly scene have not released any official statement regarding the cause of death. They were "incredibly touched" by the outpouring of love and support from New Zealanders and thanked police, first responders, hospital staff, Interpol and the Government for their help and support. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, 6-year-olds family decries heinous murder after body found in bucket, dads girlfriend charged, Stanford pre-K teacher busted for murder as kiddies napped, Bone fragment discovered on hacksaw tossed in trash by accused killer Brian Walshe, Calif. man found guilty of murdering teens who ding-dong ditched his house. She is being kept at a psychiatric facility ahead of her next scheduled court appearance on Oct. 5. Twin girls, two-year-olds Karla and Maya, and their six-year-old sister Liane, formerly of Pretoria, were found dead in a New Zealand town. Local media reported that Timaru district court judge Dominic Dravitzki remanded her to a secure forensic mental health unit until October 5. Lauren Dickason, a medical practitioner accused of murdering her twins aged two and their six-year-old sister, appeared in court on Saturday. Lauren Dickason tried for years to have the children loved like nobodys business. He penned a heartfelt statement that was read to hundreds of people gathered at a candlelight vigil outside the house where the alleged murders took place. Lauren Dickason, 40, briefly fronted court on Saturday morning, charged with the murder of her daughters Maya and Karla, aged 2, and Liane, aged 6. She appeared in court in Timaru, New Zealand, on Saturday morning. A former colleague of their father Graham, who has just started working as an orthopaedic surgeon at Timaru Hospital, and a source in New Zealand told Rapport it was suspected the children may have been strangled with cable ties. Her husband Graham Dickason, an orthopedic surgeon, is reported to have returned home from work just before 10pm on Thursday and found their bodies. They also spoke of the twins, saying Maya was known for carrying around dolls. A new start ends suddenly in tragedy Their letter spoke of the last video Graham sent home of the little girl who had started at a new school in Timaru two days before she was allegedly murdered. Graham Dickason, the father of the three girls allegedly killed by their mother in New Zealand, is back in South Africa, The New Zealand Herald reports. 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.. Dickason remains in the Hillmorton Hospital's secure forensic mental health unit. Lauren Dickason's parents Wendy and Malcolm Fawkes also wrote a message to the girls - their "angels". To mark a week since the alleged murder members of the community organised a vigil outside the house that was a home to the Dickason family for a short time. "Karla was the brave one born with a cleft lip, she didn't have the best start in life, but she overcame that and became an explorer," they said. According to Times Live, Dickason is a medical practitioner whose family had just recently emigrated from Pretoria, South Africa to settle in New Zealands South Island days before the murder. I was her shoulder to lean on., I have shared a lot of things with Lauren. Neighbours in South Africa were supportive of Dickason when she finally fell pregnant. "My faith in humanity has been restored, I thank you all.". The police in that . "We have been blessed with love and support," he said. Twin sisters Maya and Karla, aged two, and Liane, aged six, were found dead at a home in Timaru, on New Zealand's South Island on Thursday night. Graham had moved to South Canterbury to take a job as an orthopedic surgeon at Timaru Hospital and after completing a stint in managed isolation he moved his family into a house across the road. "We are all struggling to comprehend how and why this happened the girls were much loved by us all," they said in their tribute. The Dickason family had been in Timaru, New Zealand just a week when the tragedy struck. A couple who live in the neighboring property, Karen and Brad Cowper, said they called police just after 10pm on hearing the man next door screaming and crying. Last night, Graham Dickason shared his first words about the tragedy - from the loss of his daughters to the love for his wife and the kindness shown by Kiwis and the world to his family. The Dickason family moved to New Zealand in August and spent two weeks in mandatory quarantine. Media reports said Graham discovered the bodies of his children when he arrived home from work on Thursday. You dont see anyone, your food is delivered to your door and you are only let out for about an hour a day.. It is not known what condition Lauren was taking the medication for. 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. Lauren Dickason's parents Wendy and Malcolm Fawkes also wrote a message to the girls - their "angels". A trial date has been set for March 2023 in Timaru. "In our darkest hour this has been simply overwhelming," they said. 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. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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. Photo: Facebook, A New Zealand court charged Lauren Dickason with her childrens murders and ordered her to undergo psychiatric evaluation. Neighbours in South Africa were supportive of Dickason when she finally fell pregnant. "This week the distance between us has felt so great.". 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. "Lian was a typical big sister always holding hands.". In a statement, Lauren Dickasons parents, Wendy and Malcolm Fawkes, from South Africa, told Stuff they were devastated over the tragedy. Dressed in a grey hoodie and black pants, the accused mother stood in court looking distressed as she kept her arms crossed, her head down and her eyes pinned on the floor. In a statement to Stuff, Laurens parents and the childrens grandparents Wendy and Malcolm Fawkes said the extended family were in a state of shock. A Givealittle page has been set up to help Graham Dickason with "funeral expenses, travel and accommodation costs for family members". "Please also pray for my lovely Lauren, as I honestly believe that she is a victim of this tragedy as well. A PAIR of doctors planned their "dream" family move to New Zealand for two years before the wife allegedly killed their three girls. There was nothing wrong, says caregiver Maria Mandy Sibanyoni. 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. "On Thursday the 16th of September 2021 my life and Lauren's were turned upside down when our three precious angels were ripped away from us. You dont see anyone, your food is delivered to your door and you are only let out for about an hour a day, theyre quoted as having said. Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7) KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7) WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm) DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 SAMARITANS 0800 726 666. 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. Lauren Anne Dickason appeared in court on Saturday morning in the port city of Timaru, and a judge remanded her to a hospital for a mental health evaluation, a court spokesperson said.. 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 last week. Dickason's application to have the trial venue changed was approved. Tonight on The River: Tshepisos new side emerges, DStv Premiership: UPDATED log after Kaizer Chiefs shock loss to Swallows, Tonight on Gomora: Sibongile is overwhelmed by being a new mom, Tonight on Scandal: Phakamile makes a life changing decision, Tonight on House of Zwide: Nomsa gets an unexpected visit, FAKE NEWS: Celine Dion is not dead or in a wheelchair [video]. She was rushed to hospital and soon stabilised. "Karla was the brave one born with a cleft lip, she didn't have the best start in life, but she overcame that and became an explorer," they said. "It is a loss that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. A week since life as he knew it ended in the most tragic way possible. The woman accused of killing her three daughters at their Timaru home last month will plead not guilty to three charges of murder. Single mums heartbreak after subtle signs reveal toddler daughters terminal diagnosis, Ive seen grown men come out sobbing: Eerie occurrences inside Australias most haunted house, Shane sleeps rough in Brisbane. Dressed in a grey hoodie and black pants, the 40-year-old doctor from Pretoria stood in the dock with her head bent and eyes on the floor for most of the proceedings. The family had recently moved to New Zealand from South Africa to start a new life. Their letter spoke of the last video Graham sent home of the little girl who had started at a new school in Timaru two days before she was allegedly murdered. Laurens former colleague and neighbour, Natasja le Roux, told TimesLIVE that she cannot comprehend what happened. Dickason is accused of murdering her three young children at their Timaru home in New Zealand. She appeared in court in Timaru, New Zealand, on Saturday morning after . According to The Otago Daily Times, Dickason initially asked for her name to be suppressed but the application was withdrawn after media objections. There was nothing wrong.. I understand the place where the Dickason family had to spend their quarantine was basically like in a prison. Dickason was. Graham had moved to South Canterbury to take a job as an orthopedic surgeon at Timaru Hospital and after completing a stint in managed isolation he moved his family into a house across the road. 51.38.126.79 There is perhaps no comprehending the grief experienced by Graham Dickason this year. If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. From the article: The mother of three young girls found dead at a Timaru house has been charged with their murder. Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE For further information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300224636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust. Dr Lauren Dickason was charged with the murder of her three children Liane, 6, and her twin sisters Maya and Karla, aged 2. Twin sisters Maya and Karla Dickason and their older sibling Liane. Graham Dickason is an orthopaedic surgeon and had a job with the South Canterbury District Health Board. iHeartRadio is easy to use and all FREE, Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons, Simon Barnett & James Daniels Afternoons Podcast, Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave Podcast, The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp, Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills Podcast, Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald Podcast, Givealittle page has been set up to help Graham Dickason, One of the great wonders of Kiwi roading (1 May 2023), Building boss says he imagines being in Nazi camp during media 'attacks', TV star's sudden death: MasterChef judge's body found at 2am, NZ Herald's Paul Lewis on his World Cup halfback picks, Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - May 1, 2023, Former PM Liz Truss disputes 12,000 bill sent by Cabinet Office. Police search the driveway of a house where three children have been killed in the South Island town of Timaru, New Zealand, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Is this really happening, he kept asking. The initial date was set for . Le Roux said the couple had waited years for those children after struggling with fertility. This represents a really good opportunity'. Police would like to reassure the community that this was a tragic isolated incident and we are not seeking anyone else, New Zealand police said in a statement. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. 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. The couples children, 2-year-old twin daughters Maya and Karla and their six-year old daughter Liane were found dead in their home by their father, Graham Dickason, an orthopedic surgeon, upon returning home. She said she had last spoken to Lauren in June as the family prepared for their move to New Zealand. ALSO READ: I loved them like my own, says former nanny of SA children murdered in NZ. Photo / George Heard. 2023 Latin Times LLC. His wife Lauren Anne Dickason, 40, allegedly killed their three daughters at their . Your IP: A week since his wife of 15 years Lauren Dickason allegedly murdered 6-year-old Lian and twins Maya and Karla, 2. Lauren Dickason was charged with the murder of of her three children - Liane, 6, and her . "In our darkest hour this has been simply overwhelming," they said. OR IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE: LIFELINE: 0800 543 354 or 09 5222 999 within Auckland (available 24/7) SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633 ,free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat. NEED TO TALK? In a statement issued by New Zealand Police they reassured the community that the tragic deaths were an isolated incident and are currently not seeking anyone else as their suspect. The alleged murders were another blow after his father died last year. "For the people touched and affected by this - look after yourself. We pay cash for videos. The 40-year-old doctor is facing three charges of murder after allegedly killing her daughters Lian, 6 and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla on September 16. A week since life as he knew it ended in the most tragic way possible.