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Bundaberg Mother Charged Over Killing of Three-Year-Old Daughter

She was remanded without bail at Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

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Overview

  • The mother, 32-year-old Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, was charged after police found her daughter Sophia unresponsive with multiple stab wounds at their Moore Park Beach home late Monday afternoon.
  • Two younger siblings, aged one and two, were unharmed during the alleged attack and are now being cared for by relatives.
  • Flanigan was arrested at the scene and officers seized a knife they believe was used in the killing.
  • Queensland Police have declared the Regency Road residence a crime scene and flown in specialist officers from Brisbane to assist with the investigation.
  • She is scheduled to return to Bundaberg Magistrates Court on July 21 for her next hearing.