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    A trial date's been set for the woman accused of killing her three young daughters in Timaru last month

    A trial date's been set for the woman accused of killing her three young daughters in Timaru last month


    Lauren Dickason, is charged with murdering six-year-old Liané and twin two year old's Maya and Karla.

    She's yet to enter a plea - but a trial is set for March 2023.

    Dickason was due to appear in the High Court via audio visual link from Hillmorton Hospital this morning but more time was needed for further mental health assessments.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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