Samantha Kelly murder: Christine Lyons found guilty of murder and attempted murder of Bendigo mother

Natalie Croxon
Updated June 22 2018 - 8:39am, first published 8:25am
Christine Lyons is guilty of murder and attempted murder; Ronald Lyons is guilty of attempted murder, but not guilty of murder. Pictures: DARREN HOWE
Christine Lyons is guilty of murder and attempted murder; Ronald Lyons is guilty of attempted murder, but not guilty of murder. Pictures: DARREN HOWE

Christine Ann Lyons was so desperate to become a mother she plotted to kill her housemate Samantha Kelly in a bid to claim the woman’s four young children as her own.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

Journalist

Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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