Karen Phelps
Karen Phelps is the daughter of Faye Phelps, a victim of a tragic and violent murder committed by a mental health patient named Elliot Cameron. In her emotional victim impact statement, Karen expressed the profound trauma her family has experienced due to her mother's death, describing Faye as a kind and generous soul who dedicated her life to helping others. Karen's memories of her mother reflect their close bond, highlighting Faye's nurturing nature, commitment to her faith, and active involvement in her community. Karen has been vocal about the preventable nature of her mother's death, advocating for better mental health care and community safety.
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Recent news mentions
Karen Phelps expressed shock at the revelation of Cameron's violent past and believed her mother would have been safer if she had known.
Christchurch murder victim’s family say she would still be alive if killer’s deadly past was known
New Zealand· 2025-06-17
Karen is the daughter of Faye Phelps, the woman murdered by Cameron, and she advocated for lifting the suppression order on Cameron's name.
50-year suppression lifted: Mental health patient who murdered Christchurch pensioner had killed beforeNew Zealand· 2025-06-16
Karen Phelps is the daughter of Faye Phelps and provided a victim impact statement to the court.
Christchurch mental health patient jailed for life for murder of Faye PhelpsNew Zealand· 2025-06-10
