Second child dies, prompting additional murder charge
One-year-old child has died in hospital, triggering a second murder charge against a 42-year-old woman.
A 42-year-old woman charged with murder faces a second murder charge after a one-year-old child died in hospital. Emergency services found three children and the woman in a vehicle on Waratah Road in Valley Heights.
All had stab wounds. A five-year-old was found dead at the scene.
The one-year-old died in hospital Thursday. A three-year-old remains in critical condition.
The woman was first charged with murder and two counts of wounding. She now faces a second murder charge.
- Five, three, and one year old
- Children's ages
- 42 years old
- Woman's age
- Friday 20 November 2026
- Court date
Why it mattersReflects the severity of domestic violence and the vulnerability of children involved in such incidents.
AustraliaHighlights the risks of family violence in Australian homes and the particular danger to young children.
Corroborated by7news.com.au·theguardian.com
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