The father of three daughters killed by their mother at their Timaru home has told the court via audio visual link that his children preferred him and his wife was not a nurturing mother.
Speaking from his home in South Africa, orthopaedic surgeon Graham Dickason said whilst his wife cared for the girls, she was often emotional and wouldn't pick them up for a cuddle very often.
Lauren Anne Dickason has pleaded not guilty to the murder of her two year old twin daughters Karla and Maya and their older sister six year old Liane in September 2021.
Her legal defence will be built on arguments of insanity and infanticide.
Our reporter Adam Burns was in the Christchurch High Court, and a warning, this story contains distressing content.
