Overview
- Martina Karos, 42, and her eight-year-old daughter, Eleni Edwards, were found dead at their South Radford Street home on September 23, 2024, after the child missed her special school.
- Best friend Kirree Marsland told Bolton Coroner's Court that Karos said her life was not worth living and reported these concerns to social services twice.
- Salford City Council had imposed a child protection plan, which Marsland said Karos perceived as a punishment despite receiving some respite support.
- Karos’s mother testified that her daughter felt isolated, feared Eleni would be taken away, and was not taking prescribed medication discovered after the deaths.
- Greater Manchester Police said they are not seeking anyone else, and the inquest has been adjourned until Tuesday.