A notorious triple killer, who transitioned genders and now uses the name Regina, has been removed from a home shared with two foster children aged 12 and 14 following a police raid prompted by public concerns.
Background on the Killer’s Crimes
Reginald Arthurell served 24 years in prison for bludgeoning fiancée Venet Mulhall to death in 1996 while on parole. Earlier convictions include killing a stepfather with a carving knife in the 1970s and a teenage sailor in the 1980s. After release and transitioning in 2020, Arthurell, believed to be in their late 70s, moved into the western Sydney residence.
The individual met an elderly carer at Westmead Hospital, who invited them to stay with her and the foster children. An extended supervision order expired in December 2024 without renewal by authorities.
Family Concerns and Police Action
The carer’s daughter grew alarmed about the safety of her mother and the children. She questioned her mother, who dismissed concerns by stating, ‘this person has changed.’
The daughter expressed worries over potential brainwashing to access superannuation funds. She told 2GB radio, ‘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.’
She added, ‘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?’
On Tuesday, 2GB host Ben Fordham reported that heavily armed police raided the home, separating Arthurell from the children.
Victim’s Family Reaction
Paul Quinn, brother of victim Venet Mulhall, described the situation as a system failure. He stated Arthurell was last known to be supervised in a secure NSW South Coast location.
‘He was released in secrecy and the whole system has failed,’ Quinn told Fordham. ‘It’s history repeating itself, the story that I heard is the same story he told my sister. He’s targeted vulnerable women his whole life.’
Quinn called it a ‘failure of the judicial system’ and advocated for automatic life sentences without parole for serial killers.
Past Incidents and Official Response
Five years ago, community backlash forced Arthurell out of a Yagoona retirement home. Canterbury Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour declared, ‘Not welcome in my city,’ labeling the killer a ‘grub’ and expressing outrage over the secretive placement.
In January 2022, Arthurell faced arrest on allegations of sexually touching a 55-year-old man.
A spokesperson for NSW Attorney General Michael Daley confirmed no extended supervision order exists. They emphasized, ‘All decisions in relation to extended supervision orders are made after thorough consideration of risk assessments and all other relevant information, and with the primary object of the Act, which is the safety and protection of the community, in mind.’
The spokesperson advised reporting financial abuse or safety concerns to NSW Police. A police spokesperson noted the living situation is not a police matter.
