A man accused of murdering his wife and their newborn daughter reportedly told a psychiatrist he wanted to kill his family before the alleged killings took place, an Australian court has heard. The revelation formed part of evidence presented during proceedings, raising questions about prior warning signs and mental health assessments in the lead-up to the deaths.

The accused, named as Matthew Cox, faces charges over the deaths of his wife, Tayla Black, and their newborn daughter in Rockhampton, Queensland. Details of the alleged stabbing and the psychiatric disclosure were outlined to the court as part of the ongoing case, though the article provides limited further detail on the timeline or proceedings.