Mother Stabs Children Dead Critical
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- Digby WerthmullerABC News (AU)
- Maisy RaeDaily Mail
- Candace SuttonDaily Mail
- Nicholas CominoDaily Mail
- Harriet AlexanderSydney Morning Herald
- Penry BuckleyThe Guardian
- Australian Associated PressThe Guardian
- Sarah BrookesDaily Mail
- Riley WalterSydney Morning Herald
- Jonica Bray SeniorDaily Mail
- Jonica BrayDaily Mail
- Daniel Lo SurdoSydney Morning Herald
- Ashley NickelDaily Mail
- Achol ArokThe Guardian
- Maira ButtThe Independent
- Catie McLeodThe Guardian
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A mother was charged with murder and attempted murder for the alleged stabbing of her three children on Sunday
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Police said emergency services were called to Waratah Road about 12.45pm following reports a woman and three children had suffered stab wounds inside a vehicle.
The horrific scene was discovered by passing cyclists who administered life-saving first aid to the two children before they were rushed to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
The mother was refused bail and is due to appear at Penrith Local Court on Friday November 20.
Several members of the public were rendering first aid as emergency services were being contacted.
Analysis
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A child has died and two others are in a serious condition after a stabbing in a vehicle in the Blue Mountains
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How it changed
- 17 Sep
The woman will now be detained in a location to be determined by the Mental Health Review Tribunal.
- 18 Sep
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- 20 Sep
Police said emergency services were called to Waratah Road about 12.45pm following reports a woman and three children had suffered stab wounds inside a vehicle.
- 21 Sep
A group of cyclists found a mother in her 40s and three young children with stab wounds on Waratah Road, Valley Heights, near Springwood, early on Sunday afternoon.
- 22 Sep
A mother has been charged with the murder of a five-year-old boy and the attempted murder of two other children in the NSW Blue Mountains.
- 23 Sep
The woman has been refused bail but will appear before Penrith Local Court on Friday 20 November.
- 24 Sep
An infant has died in hospital five days after their Sydney mother allegedly stabbed the one-year-old and their two siblings inside a car in the Blue Mountains.
Coverage 24 articles
- 25 Sep Baby dies in hospital after Blue Mountains stabbing
Sydney Morning Herald - 24 Sep Second child dies after alleged Blue Mountain stabbing as mother faces additional murder charge
The Guardian 
24 Sep Second child dies in Blue Mountains stabbing tragedy as mother remains in custody
Daily Mail- 24 Sep Second child allegedly stabbed by mother in Blue Mountains attack dies in hospital
Sydney Morning Herald 
23 Sep Mother accused of stabbing 5 year-old son to death and leaving two siblings critical on family picnic
The Independent- 23 Sep Shattered dad's harrowing vigil after his wife allegedly murdered their son, 5, and stabbed their two young infants - as tragic new details emerge: 'Family is shaken, everyone is shaken'
Daily Mail 
22 Sep Mother charged after allegedly fatally stabbing one child and seriously injuring two others in Blue Mountains
The Guardian- 22 Sep Mother is charged over Blue Mountains alleged stabbing attack on children after passing cyclist discovered bloodied car
Daily Mail - 22 Sep Mother charged over Blue Mountains stabbing attack on children
Sydney Morning Herald 22 Sep Breaking: Mother charged with murder after Blue Mountains stabbings
ABC News (AU)
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- 21 Sep Tragic new details emerge after child is killed and two others injured during mum's 'picnic' outing in the Blue Mountains
Daily Mail - 21 Sep Mother fatally stabs her 5-year-old, wounds 2 other children in ‘sickening’ scene: cops
New York Post - 21 Sep Horror details emerge after Sydney mum allegedly stabbed her three children - killing one: Witness speaks out
Daily Mail - 21 Sep Police issue urgent DV plea as mother expected to be charged over attack on children
Sydney Morning Herald - 21 Sep Tragic development after child is stabbed to death and two critically injured in the Blue Mountains - as mum is confirmed as suspect
Daily Mail - 21 Sep Police allege mother behind Blue Mountains stabbing attack on three children that left one dead
The Guardian
ABC News (AU)
20 Sep One child dead and two children and woman in critical condition after Blue Mountains stabbing
The Guardian- 20 Sep Three children stabbed, one dead in Blue Mountains
Sydney Morning Herald 20 Sep Breaking: Child dead in alleged Sydney stabbing, two other children and woman critical
ABC News (AU)- 20 Sep Child dead and two others fighting for life after horror incident in Blue Mountains
Daily Mail - 18 Sep Read killer mum's gory Google searches before she stabbed her two young sons to death in their beds - after she found out her ex was having a child with his new lover
Daily Mail - 18 Sep NSW mum who stabbed her two young sons to death is found not criminally responsible - as chilling searches before killings are revealed
Daily Mail 17 Sep Woman who stabbed sons to death found not criminally responsible
ABC News (AU)
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