A Melbourne mother of two, Brooke Timmins, was allegedly murdered in front of her children by her partner, Jorden Turney, at a home in Clyde North. The case has gone before court, where details emerged about Turney's history of mental illness, raising questions about his state of mind and any prior warning signs ahead of the alleged killing.

Court proceedings heard evidence relating to Turney's psychiatric background as part of the case against him. The alleged attack, which occurred in the family home in the outer Melbourne suburb, was witnessed by the couple's children, adding a particularly distressing dimension to the case as it moves through the legal system.