AU - Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, Charged in Death of her 3 yr old Daughter after Bizarre Social Media Posts 26 May 2025

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• Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, allegedly stabbed her three-year-old daughter, Sophia Rose, in the front yard of their home in Queensland, Australia, on Monday, May 26
• The case was briefly mentioned at Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday, after Flanigan was arrested and charged with murder
• The incident came a day after Flanigan shared a series of disturbing posts on social media, according to multiple news outlets

Mom’s Bizarre Social Media Posts Revealed as She’s Charged with the Death of Her 3-Year-Old Daughter

 

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Flanigan’s case was briefly heard today at Bundaberg Magistrates Court. Her lawyer did not apply for bail and she was remanded in custody.

She will next appear in court on July 21.
https://www.news.com.au/national/qu...n/news-story/cd1d7afb399b380b4006aaf64e27e6fd

The children's father, a MMA fighter, was not at home at the time and travelled back to be with his surviving daughters, aged one and two, respectively.

 

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On Tuesday Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip said Mr Ruane lived at the residence, but had been away at work when the incident occurred.

He added that the dad had now returned and was with the two children, but was shattered by the alleged murder.

'He is back in town and he is with the children at the moment, no doubt absolutely devastated,' he said.

'It was a horrific scene,' he said.
Dad back home after daughter's death - her mum is charged with murder

More recent posts have taken a darker tone. Earlier this month Ms Flannigan directed a long message to “every woman who has lived through domestic violence”.

A video uploaded on Sunday shows a woman with bruises on her arms and face, overlayed with “remember your pain as it fuels your purpose” and what appear to be lyrics from a US heavy metal band: “Another nightmare about to come true. Will manifest tomorrow. Another love that I've taken from you,” the text states.
https://www.skynews.com.au/australi...e/news-story/0e30063b572c8c39a5915e15edd456e8

 

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adorable baby girl RIP

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