| Location | Leeds |
| Age | 39 years |
| Date of Birth | 10/1968 |
| Date of Death | 12/2007 |
| Visitors | 12,387 since 04/01/2008 |
| Creator |
Sonia Marree Newlands
18th Dec 2007
39
Incredible Sister
Leeds
5 sisters and 3 brothers
Suicide
RIP Sonia
I did not know Sonia but i emphatise with her feelings of emotional distress of having lost her mum under those circumstances and having the feeling of abandonment all through the years. It is very good to know that Richard was always there for his siblings, and sadly he could not save Sonia.
RIP Sonia- and to you Richard i take inspiration from you.
Best wishes
Jacqui Tannis Riley
A tribute to a lovely lady.
Last night I sat and watched the documentary about Sonia and her brother and found them truly remarkable people. I find it very hard to understand how anyone would like to see Peter Sutcliffe on our streets again. These two individuals have had a life of dreams and opportunities taken from them by one man, Peter Sutcliffe, why should he ever be given anything, the man is evil.
I was so sorry to see Sonia died in 2007 and my thoughts are with her family and friends. Will people in this world remember the pretty lady who lost her mum, sadly no, but we will all remember the evil b.......d that took her mothers life.
Sonia may you rest in peace and her kind caring brother I hope you find lots of love and happiness. XX
Just finished reading just a boy i am so sorry to here about your sister i was hopeing she would of got sorted by now as i no the affects drink has on the mind r.i.p sonia hope your at rest x
Angela
Hello Richard and family
I have justed watched the documentary and feel so much empathy for what you and your siblings have went through over the last 30 years. You were right when you said people do forget, although i will say that both you and Sonia, to your credit, reminded people of what happened and also informed another generation of crimes of peter sutcliffe in your documentary and the realisation that he needs to stay in prison for the rest of his life. Your sister Sonia had a lovely nature and just wanted to lead a happy life. I wish I knew her and could help and support her through her trouble. I wish you, Richard and your family, every happiness. You all deserve the best in life and I pray that happens. Your mother will be proud of all of u. You are true genuine people xx
Words cannot express how sorry I am!!
I like many other people have watched the documentary on how both Sonia and Richard dealt with the death of their mother by the evil twisted b*****d. It saddens me to think that they went through all that torture as young children and finally had the strength to do this documentary remembering all those many years without the love of their mother! Words cannot express how sorry I am for all the hurt your family went through when you were youngsters and now this terrible tragedy of Sonia taking her own life due to all the mental torture endured as a young girl also as an adult. I thought by the programme and how you both dealt with all the new people you had met that maybe things were looking up for you both and although you will never forget your memories good and bad but this was a positive act for both of you to endure and I was left thinking how brave you both were and are!! I know I didn't know any of you but somehow feel a loss on hearing about Sonia's demise, so very very sorry!!xx
I am so saddened to hear about the tragic passing of Sonia. I too have just watched your documentary, which I thought showed true courage on both of your parts to try and make sense of such a mindless act that had such a devastating effect on so many lives. I cannot imagine your grief and I hope you find peace knowing that your mom is looking after your dear sister once again and nothing can ever hurt either of them again. My thoughts and love are with your family.
Nikki, Staffordshire
Xxx
R.I.P Sonia Newlands
To Sonia,
I saw you on the Television the other night along with your brother talking about what happened when you were 7 years old. I watched the whole programme and couldn't even imagine how that must of been for you growing up. You seemed to be trying so hard to turn your life around and get some answer's that you felt you needed to get. I was devestated at the end of the programme after seeing R.I.P Sonia Newlands. I can not even begin to imagine how you or the rest of your sibling's felt. I feel so sorry for you and your family i truly do. I hope you are R.I.P along with your mother. You are an inspiration and i will never ever forget your story. God Bless You Sonia Newlands.
Love From
Antonio Montana
(Portsmouth)
To all the family of Sonia Newlands: hers was clearly a beautiful spirit which this embattled world broke down. I am so sorry for your loss and pray for your future happiness and peace.
Kath.
I watched the documentary for the first time yesterday evening and felt deeply moved throughout the entire programme.
I was so shocked and saddened at the end to learn that your dear sister Sonia had passed away.I truly wish her peace .
I had hoped that after all these years you and your sister were beginning to find some comfort from getting in contact with the children of more of Sutcliffe's victims.At the end of the documentary your sister seemed to have such a positive outlook after what was, quite obviously a lifetime of grief for you both.The strong bond you shared showed through every second of the programme.My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family.
with very best wishes from Marion Veira,Bristol.
So Sorry!
I too was very upset to learn of Sonia's death through the documentary. I had actually seen it before and was heart broekn that one man could cause such distruction.
When I saw the programme for the second time I was absolutely stunned that Sonia was no longer with us.
It has really disturbed me and I only wish I knew her and could have helped in some way.
She was a very brave lady and is now at peace with her mum.
I think of you often Sonia and I always will.
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