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Woman pleads not guilty to murdering sons, mental health defense raised

Patricia Joan Smith pleaded not guilty Friday to murdering her sons Russell, 11, and Ben, 9, at their Blue Mountains home in September 2024. Prosecutors consented to a mental health impairment defense. A June 2 hearing will determine if the 44-year-old was not criminally responsible due to her mental state.

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