Archive · 28 May 2025
Queensland Mother Charged with Murder After Daughter's Stabbing
A mother in Queensland, Australia, has been accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter.
The child was found with stab wounds.
The mother, Lauren Flanigan, made concerning posts on social media before the incident, using religious and apocalyptic language.
Police are investigating the crime and the mother's mental state, including whether any religious remarks were made at the scene.
Two other children at the home were unharmed and are now with family.
The mother's case has been adjourned until July.
The police are calling this a horrendous tragedy.
A mother, Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, has been charged with the murder of her 3-year-old daughter.
The child was found with multiple stab wounds in Moore Park Beach, Queensland.
Flanigan made cryptic social media posts before the alleged murder.
Two other children at the home were unharmed and are in the care of family members.
Police are investigating the incident, including the mother's mental health.
- Who
- Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, the mother of the victim.
- What
- Flanigan is charged with the murder of her 3-year-old daughter.
- When
- The child’s body was discovered around 4:45 pm on Monday.
- Where
- A residence on Regency Road in Moore Park Beach, near Bundaberg, Queensland.
- Why
- Under investigation; police are looking into mental health and other factors.
- Court
- Bundaberg Magistrates Court
- Victim Age
- 3-year-old
- Cause of Death
- Multiple stab wounds
- Location
- Regency Road, Moore Park Beach, near Bundaberg, Queensland
- Next Court Date
- July (adjourned)
- Number of Unharmed Children
- Two
- Weapon
- Bladed knife