The trial date of a South African woman accused of killing her 3 children in New Zealand has been set – but the courts have allocated around 18 months for an assessment of her mental state.

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16 October 2021

40-year old Lauren Dickason, a doctor from Pretoria was arrested last month in connection with the murder of her 3 children. The family recently moved to New Zealand after her husband was offered a job there.

Merentia Van Der Vent

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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