Derby mother 'unlawfully killed'
A jury has found that a mother from Derby was 'unlawfully killed'. They concluded that Rachael Slack had been stabbed by her ex-partner Andrew Cairns. Her son Auden was also found dead.
Poignant Rachael and Auden Slack footage released
Moving footage of Rachael & Auden Slack waving goodbye in a touching family video has been released as an inquest into their deaths closed today. The video was uploaded to Refuge's YouTube channel.
The charity are teaming up with Rachael's family to call for a public inquiry into the response of the police and other authorities to women and children experiencing domestic violence.
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Coroner: 'Police powers of detention need extending'
A Coroner's report has made recommendations after an inquest found Rachael Slack and her son were unlawfully killed by her former partner.
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Rachael Slack stabbing timeline
A timeline of the events surrounding the stabbing of Rachael Slack, Andrew Cairns and their two-year old son, Auden.
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Mother and son stabbing inquest to hear from doctor
The inquest on a mentally ill patient found stabbed to death with his ex-partner and their son in Derbyshire will hear further evidence.