Mother Charged with Murder After 3-Year-Old Daughter Found Unresponsive

A three-year-old girl named Sophia tragically lost her life in Queensland, Australia. Her mother, Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, has been arrested and charged with murder. The incident occurred at their home in Moorpark Beach. Police reported finding a bladed weapon at the scene. Sophia's father, Jai Ruane, an MMA fighter, described the devastating loss and expressed belief that the tragedy could have been avoided. Queensland Corrective Services will conduct an internal review into the circumstances surrounding Flanigan's discovery in an unresponsive state within her high-risk prison cell. The case highlights the complexities of domestic violence and child safety.