A tragic incident has unfolded in Coonabarabran, a town in central west New South Wales, where two young brothers, Max and Sam Johnson, aged seven and six, were found dead at their home. Their grandmother, Kathy Heggs, has since been charged with their murder.
The NSW Police arrested Heggs, who was under care in a mental health facility prior to her arrest. Following her release, she was transported to the Orange Police Station, where she faced two counts of murder. Heggs has been denied bail and is scheduled to appear in Parramatta Bail Court.
The tragic news of the boys’ deaths was communicated to their parents, Samantha Heggs and Troy Johnson, on Monday evening. The following day, the parents learned through media coverage that Kathy Heggs had been arrested, adding to their distress in the wake of the tragedy.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the community, reflecting the deep layers of grief and shock experienced by those close to the family. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Max and Sam Johnson, as the community grapples with this heartbreaking event.