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![Louisiana couple in custody after infant found dead in bed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Louisiana couple in custody after infant found dead in bed
The pair were arrested and both now face second-degree murder charges.
![Lauren Dickason trial: What the jury heard in third week of high-profile murder case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: What the jury heard in third week of high-profile murder case
Recap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.
![Prison for school principal who sexually abused student](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Prison for school principal who sexually abused student
A jury found the former educator guilty of child molestation in December.
![Lauren Dickason trial adjourned after juror calls in sick](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial adjourned after juror calls in sick
The trial is in its thrid week.
![Lauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidence
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
![Lauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidence
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
![Lauren Dickason trial: Insanity, infanticide or ‘systematic’ murder - psych experts worlds apart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: Insanity, infanticide or ‘systematic’ murder - psych experts worlds apart
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
![Killer mum ‘clearly distraught and depressed’ after daughters' deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Killer mum ‘clearly distraught and depressed’ after daughters' deaths
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
![Killer mum felt ‘alienated’, ‘often’ angry when husband focused on kids, court hears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Killer mum felt ‘alienated’, ‘often’ angry when husband focused on kids, court hears
The defence has opened its case in Christchurch.
![What killer mum told psychiatrist, husband after deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What killer mum told psychiatrist, husband after deaths
Letters sent by Lauren Dickason to her husband after she was arrested revealed in court.
![Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters
Recap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.
!['She just felt so desperate’: Lauren Dickason's spiral to alleged murder outlined at trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'She just felt so desperate’: Lauren Dickason's spiral to alleged murder outlined at trial
Jury hears more evidence about Lauren Dickason’s mental state.
![Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
![Killer's mum gives evidence - accused 'disconnected' before alleged murders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Killer's mum gives evidence - accused 'disconnected' before alleged murders
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
![Kids killed 'out of love' by mum 'severely' disturbed, jury told](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kids killed 'out of love' by mum 'severely' disturbed, jury told
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
![Mother's actions 'shocking and horrifying' but not her fault, claims defence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mother's actions 'shocking and horrifying' but not her fault, claims defence
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
![Lauren Dickason trial: ‘They were being wild... now I’ve got three dead kids’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: ‘They were being wild... now I’ve got three dead kids’
Mum told police after killing her kids she had been 'thinking about it for a while'.
![Soon to be released child abductor’s psychological treatment left unfinished](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Soon to be released child abductor’s psychological treatment left unfinished
The Parole Board left 'in the dark' as to why treatment is unfinished.
!['You took my Peanut Slab!' Enraged uncle assaults nephew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You took my Peanut Slab!' Enraged uncle assaults nephew
The man became out-of-control when he discovered his L&P and Peanut Slab were missing.
![Trusted 'Grandad' figure jailed for sexually abusing young girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trusted 'Grandad' figure jailed for sexually abusing young girl
A young girl was sexually abused by a man her mother thought she could trust.
![New documents show Prince Andrew met Jeffrey Epstein under house arrest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New documents show Prince Andrew met Jeffrey Epstein under house arrest
Resurfaced emails shed light on Andrew's close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
![Messages reveal murder accused mum's struggle with parenting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Messages reveal murder accused mum's struggle with parenting
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
![‘Energetic and excited’: Slain sisters’ first day of school recalled by Timaru teachers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Energetic and excited’: Slain sisters’ first day of school recalled by Timaru teachers
Teachers at the school the slain Dickason children attended have wept in court today.
!['A cloud was over her': School mums recall meetings with murder-accused hours before deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'A cloud was over her': School mums recall meetings with murder-accused hours before deaths
Lauren Dickason admitted killing her 6yo and 2yo twins.
![Lauren Dickason trial: Emotional first responders give evidence about finding children dead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: Emotional first responders give evidence about finding children dead
Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.
![Alleged triple murderer had 'weight of the world' on her before move to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Alleged triple murderer had 'weight of the world' on her before move to NZ
Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.
![Lauren Dickason trial: Harrowing fertility journey outlined by husband](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: Harrowing fertility journey outlined by husband
Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.
![Lauren Dickason trial: Husband made desperate bid to revive smothered girls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lauren Dickason trial: Husband made desperate bid to revive smothered girls
Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.
!['I abused her love for me': Father jailed for sex with teen daughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I abused her love for me': Father jailed for sex with teen daughter
The man had a sexual relationship for more than a year with his 19-year-old daughter.