Source: Radio New Zealand
August, Goldie and Hugo, taken five days before the incident. Supplied
The mother of the three children who died following a fire in the Manawatu town of Sanson has spoken out for the first time.
August, Hugo and Goldie died last weekend, in what police are treating as a murder-suicide.
Their father, Dean Field, also died.
Hugo, Goldie and August. Supplied
In a statement issued this morning, Chelsey Field said her children were her world and she doesn’t want their deaths to be the most defining factor of their lives.
“My babies were my absolute world. I have been a stay-at-home Mum since I had Hugo in 2020. Before that, I was an early childhood teacher and August came to work with me every day, and I am so glad I got this time with my darlings.
“I enjoyed so much quality time with them; trips to gymnastics, music groups, playgroups and play dates with friends. We had so much fun together and many holidays away. I will forever cherish all these special memories.”
She says she will cherish the special memories she had with her children.
Her dog also died in the blaze and the ashes of her stillborn daughter, Iris, were lost with the destruction of her house.
August (at six months) and mum Chelsey Field. Supplied
More to come
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