10yo scared by 'serial killer' game a day before murder, inquest hears (opens original article in a new tab)

A coronial inquest is investigating the 2020 murder of 10-year-old Bridgette Porter, with the accused, XR, not criminally responsible due to mental health issues. XR had fantasies about murder, killed six chickens, and owned weapons, while their mother was unaware of these details and did not inform Biddy's parents about the child's fear during a game. Biddy's parents hope the inquest will lead to changes to prevent future tragedies by improving awareness of mental health and behavioral warning signs.

• A coronial inquest is examining the 2020 murder of 10-year-old Bridgette Porter by an individual not held criminally responsible due to mental health issues.
• XR, the accused, had fantasized about murder, killed six chickens, and owned weapons, with their mother unaware of these details and not informing Biddy's parents about the child's fear during a game.
• Biddy's parents seek changes to prevent future tragedies by improving awareness of mental health and behavioral warning signs.