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Man killed mother and sister 48 hours after being released from mental health unit

United Kigdom: A man axed to death his mother, sister and their pet dog 48 hours after being released from a mental health unit after a failed suicide attempt, an inquest heard.

Police say John Jenkin, 25, was found crouched naked on a nearby bench and when officers asked him if he had taken anything, he replied: "Lives."

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