EPISODE · May 13, 2024 · 28 MIN
The Tragic Case of Raina Thaiday
from The Criminority Report · host L'aidee Lili & Millie Redd
Welcome to another episode of the Criminority Report. Today, we explore a case from Australia that has both shocked and saddened those who have come across it. We're talking about Raina Thaiday, who is also known to some as Mersane Warria. This case presents a scenario that is almost beyond comprehension and involved acts that are deeply troubling. Please note this case involves a mental health crisis that lead to a violent crime involving children. This case can be triggering so listener discretion is advised. Please take care of yourself and reach out to your support system if you need to. Reference: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/schizophrenia-at-its-very-depths-drove-mother-to-kill-eight-children-20170504-gvyf42.html https://nationalpost.com/news/australian-mother-wont-stand-trial-for-killing-eight-children-because-she-had-cannabis-induced-schizoprenia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-04/cairns-children-killings-what-drove-raina-thaiday-slay-8-kids/8492742 https://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2017/06/schizophrenia-at-its-very-depths-drove-mother-to-kill-eight-children/ https://www.lawyersalliance.com.au/opinion/thaiday-re-2017-a-review-of-the-mental-health-court-system#:~:text=Mrs%20Thaiday%20was%20subsequently%20charged%20with%20eight%20counts%20of%20murder.&text=The%20Mental%20Health%20Court%20accepted,The%20criminal%20charges%20were%20discontinued. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lsqH8LX2VY
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Welcome to another episode of the Criminority Report. Today, we explore a case from Australia that has both shocked and saddened those who have come across it. We're talking about Raina Thaiday, who is also known to some as Mersane Warria. This case presents a scenario that is almost beyond comprehension and involved acts that are deeply troubling. Please note this case involves a mental health crisis that lead to a violent crime involving children. This case can be triggering so listener discretion is advised. Please take care of yourself and reach out to your support system if you need to. Reference: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/schizophrenia-at-its-very-depths-drove-mother-to-kill-eight-children-20170504-gvyf42.html https://nationalpost.com/news/australian-mother-wont-stand-trial-for-killing-eight-children-because-she-had-cannabis-induced-schizoprenia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-04/cairns-children-killings-what-drove-raina-thaiday-slay-8-kids/8492742 https://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2017/06/schizophrenia-at-its-very-depths-drove-mother-to-kill-eight-children/ https://www.lawyersalliance.com.au/opinion/thaiday-re-2017-a-review-of-the-mental-health-court-system#:~:text=Mrs%20Thaiday%20was%20subsequently%20charged%20with%20eight%20counts%20of%20murder.&text=The%20Mental%20Health%20Court%20accepted,The%20criminal%20charges%20were%20discontinued. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lsqH8LX2VY
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