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Tragic Murder-Suicide: Mother Kills Disabled Daughter, Then Herself

1/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Martina Karos killed her eight-year-old daughter Eleni Edwards at their Kersal, Salford home on September 23, 2024, and subsequently took her own life.
The inquest found Eleni had profound disabilities and that Martina struggled with anxiety, depression, and isolation.
Her mental health declined in late 2023 despite support.
The coroner concluded Karos intentionally created a carbon monoxide environment.
No professionals had raised concerns about their well-being beforehand.

History

Historical Context

The Mental Health Act 1983, enacted on September 30, aimed to reform mental health care in the UK, addressing the rights of approximately 250,000 institutionalized individuals. This legislation followed a history of inadequate mental health laws, including the Lunacy Act 1890 and the Mental Health Act 1959, highlighting ongoing challenges in mental health awareness and the need for improved support systems, as seen in the case of Martina Karos and her daughter Eleni.

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Story summary

Martina Karos killed her eight-year-old daughter Eleni Edwards at their Kersal, Salford home on September 23, 2024, and subsequently took her own life.
The inquest found Eleni had profound disabilities and that Martina struggled with anxiety, depression, and isolation.
Her mental health declined in late 2023 despite support.
The coroner concluded Karos intentionally created a carbon monoxide environment.
No professionals had raised concerns about their well-being beforehand.

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