Teesside mother kills disabled son and herself after receiving terminal cancer diagnosis.

A Teesside mother, Shirley Nunn, 67, killed her disabled son, Stephen, and herself after learning she had only days left to live due to terminal cancer. An investigation found more emotional support could have been provided to Nunn following her diagnosis. The Domestic Homicide Review highlighted missed opportunities to assess her psychological and care needs, suggesting she felt there were no other options for her son's care.

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