Mother appears in New Zealand court over alleged suitcase murders - CNN

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A parent of 2 children whose remains were recovered successful suitcases earlier this twelvemonth appeared successful a New Zealand tribunal Wednesday charged with their murders.

The woman, 42, was remanded successful custody by the Manukau District Court successful Auckland, CNN affiliate Radio New Zealand reported.

The tribunal ordered her individuality and those of the victims to beryllium withheld from the public.

New Zealand constabulary launched a homicide probe successful August aft the remains were discovered successful suitcases bought by a household astatine an online auction successful South Auckland.

Earlier, constabulary said the children were apt to person been betwixt ages 5 and 10 and whitethorn person been dormant for astir 3 to 4 years.

According to South Korean police, the pistillate was calved successful South Korea and is simply a New Zealand citizen.

She was arrested successful South Korea successful September earlier she was extradited to New Zealand connected Tuesday, according to authorities.