Shouts of warning from a teenager about to be brutally murdered by his half-brother almost certainly saved the life of his younger sister, a court has heard.
In the dark of night, Grace Frost-Lawn quietly hid from her murderous half-brother, who had moments earlier slain their father and brother in a frenzied stabbing.
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A man has pleaded guilty to murdering two people in South Taranaki in the early hours of January 18. He previously entered deemed not guilty pleas and a forensic psychiatrist was employed to assess his mental health. Justice Mallon said a further health assessment report had been ordered under the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act. On the basis of those reports, she was satisfied Frost was fit to stand trial. Each murder charge was then read to Frost who quietly but clearly admitted guilt to both. The summary of facts and victim impact statements would be filed to the court in due course, it was heard.