Immense sadness, a sombre cloud, acceptance and healing.
That's how some of the Timaru community have described the journey they've been on since three little girls were found dead in their home, just days after arriving from South Africa.
Two year old twins, Maya and Karla and six year old Liané were killed by their mother, Lauren Dickason in September 2021.
A High Court jury convicted her of murder yesterday, following a harrowing month-long trial.
Niva Chittock reports from Timaru.
