A notorious triple killer, now living as Regina Arthurell after transitioning in 2020, has been separated from two foster children aged 12 and 14 following a police raid prompted by public safety concerns.
Background on the Killer
Regina Arthurell, formerly Reginald, served 24 years in prison for murdering fiancée Venet Mulhall by bludgeoning in 1996 while on parole. Earlier convictions include stabbing a stepfather with a carving knife in the 1970s and killing a teenage sailor in the 1980s.
Arthurell, believed to be in their late 70s, moved into a western Sydney home shared with the foster children and their elderly carer. The pair met at Westmead Hospital, leading to the invitation. An extended supervision order expired in December 2024 without renewal.
Police Intervention
Heavily armed officers raided the residence after the carer’s daughter raised alarms over the safety of her mother and the children. Radio host Ben Fordham reported the operation on 2GB, confirming the killer’s removal from the home.
Family and Victim Relatives’ Concerns
The daughter expressed fears that Arthurell might be influencing her mother to access superannuation funds. She questioned the lack of oversight, stating on 2GB: “I don’t know what Reginald has disclosed, I don’t know what balances and checks have been done in regards to NSW authorities allowing this person to reside with my mother.”
“If this person is supposed to be under community correction orders where they’re supposed to be supervised within the community, what are the details of those orders and who is making sure those orders are being followed?” she added.
Paul Quinn, brother of victim Venet Mulhall, criticized the release process. “He was released in secrecy and the whole system has failed,” Quinn told Fordham. “It’s history repeating itself… He’s targeted vulnerable women his whole life.” Quinn called for automatic life sentences for serial killers without parole.
Past Incidents
Five years ago, Arthurell faced eviction from a Yagoona retirement home after residents discovered their identity. Canterbury Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour declared them unwelcome, labeling the situation outrageous.
In January 2022, police arrested Arthurell on allegations of sexually touching a 55-year-old man.
Official Response
A spokesperson for NSW Attorney General Michael Daley confirmed no extended supervision order exists. “All decisions in relation to extended supervision orders are made after thorough consideration of risk assessments… with the primary object… the safety and protection of the community,” the spokesperson stated.
NSW Police noted the living arrangement falls outside their jurisdiction but urged reporting concerns like financial abuse.
