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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Sam Rigney

Woman has charges upgraded to murder after mother dies following surgery

A WOMAN accused of attacking her mother with a knife and hammer at Lake Macquarie in February has had her charges upgraded after the 71-year-old died following surgery nearly three months later.

Sarah Louise Leigh Morrison, 39, was charged with wounding with intent to murder, breaching an apprehended domestic violence order and stealing a car after she allegedly attacked her mother, Pamela Morrison, in Charles Street at Blackalls Park on February 1.

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