Woman Charged With The Murder Of Her Two Children After They Were Found Dead At Their Home
Veronique John, a 49-year-old lady, is accused of killing her husband and two children, who were 9 and 11 years old.
At North Staffordshire Justice Centre this morning, Veronique from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, was charged with the murders of her daughter Elizabeth, 7, and son Ethan, 11.
On Sunday, June 11, the two children’s bodies and “significant injuries” were found at their residence.
She allegedly attacked Nathan, John’s husband, at his place of employment, a car wash close to the family home, where he allegedly also received suspected stab wounds to the stomach.
John has entered no plea on the murder charges and she has been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Stafford Crown Court tomorrow.
The ‘doting and devoted’ father was taken to hospital with a suspected stab wound to his stomach, before being released later that day.
A neighbour who spoke with the father after he was discharged from hospital said he ‘is absolutely devastated that he has lost his two beautiful kids,’ according to the Telegraph.
‘He is heartbroken. He loved those children and did everything for them. It is heartbreaking for the family and their friends and neighbours.
Woman Charged With The Murder Of Her Two Children
‘It has shocked everyone in this street. They seemed such a happy family,’ the neighbour said.
A witness to the stabbing at the carwash said: ‘My dad saw Alex being stretchered away to hospital. Despite his injuries he was still smiling with the biggest grin on his face and waving to my dad.
‘He didn’t know at that time his children were dead. Police told him while he was in hospital. It would crack a man.’
Ethan’s school said: ‘Ethan was a wonderful member of our school community. He had impeccable manners and an infectious smile.
‘He will be hugely missed by the staff and pupils alike and will forever be part of our hearts.’