Mother admits killing her kids

AN American woman has admitted to a court she stabbed her three children to death in their Edinburgh home last year.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2011 - 00:00

California-born Theresa Riggi, 47, pleaded guilty to a charge of culpable homicide on the grounds of diminished responsibility at the High Court in Edinburgh.

She had originally been charged with murder.

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Crime Place: Edinburgh Place: California Place: Glasgow Person: Theresa Riggi Person: Austin Person: Luke Person: Cecilia Person: Riggi Organisation: High Court

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