SA triple murder makes waves across UK media

Tania Clarence has been arrested, and the 42-year-old held in custody following the deaths of three-year-old twin boys and their four-year-old sister – all sufferers of spinal muscular atrophy, a severe genetic disorder – for the murders in upmarket New Maldon.

Media reports on the tragic incident remain sketchy, and none have reported on cause of death, though it is understood they were smothered, or motive.

The Independent reported that a South African had been arrested after her three children were found dead, but police had yet to lodge formal charges by this morning.

Gary Clarence, head of healthcare at Investec was last night hurrying back to the British capital with his oldest daughter Taya, believed to be eight, last night. The couple had moved to the London suburb with their children a year ago.

The Mail Online reported that Tania Clarence is suspected of smothering her children and that they were found in their upstairs bedrooms….

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