An undated Facebook picture of Curtis and Allyson McConnell with their children Connor and Jayden. Source: Supplied
A WOMAN'S body discovered this morning on rocks beneath a bridge at West Gosford is believed to be that of Allyson McConnell - the mum jailed for the drowning deaths of her sons in Canada three years ago.
Police were alerted to the discovery about 11.15am when a member of the public saw the body lying on rocks beneath the Brian McGowan Bridge on Brisbane Water Drive.
The body was found in water near a rail bridge which crosses the bay where Narara Creek empties into The Broadwater. It's a rocky spot commonly used by fishermen.
A crime scene has been established but the death is not considered suspicious.
In a statement police said the woman had not yet been formally identified and a post mortem would be conducted to establish cause of death.
Allyson McConnell with her son Connor. Picture: Facebook Source: News Limited
Her husband Curtis McConnell found his two sons floating in the bathtub three days later with his former wife's wedding ring sitting on the toilet seat of their Alberta home, in 2010.
But after arriving in Australia Ms McConnell claimed she was also a victim.
"There have been a lot of things written about me being a bad mother," she said.
"I wasn't a bad mother, I was actually a very loving mother. But you never hear about that.
"At the moment I'm just trying to get over what has happened. It's been as upsetting for me as much as everyone else involved. I think about them every single day."
Asked if she would like more children in the future, Ms McConnell said: "I wouldn't say no."
Convicted killer Allyson McConnell, arrives back in Sydney after being deported from Canada. Source: News Limited
Ms McConnell's love affair began like a fairytale. She left Australia in early 2006 and met Canadian Curtis McConnell while working at a ski resort in British Columbia later that year.
The newlyweds moved to Alberta and they had had two sons. But a trial heard how the McConnell's marriage had broken down in 2009 and Mr McConnell moved out of the family home, filing for divorce.
A judge then ordered Ms McConnell could not take her sons back to Australia.
After pleading guilty to manslaughter, the court found she was suffering psychological issues and there was reasonable doubt she had the specific intent to kill Connor and Jayden. After the murders the court heard she tried to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge. With credits for time served, she spent only 10 months in the psychiatric ward of Alberta Hospital before being released.
Allyson McConnell in her mother's garden earlier this year. Source: News Limited
But Canadian authorities were outraged at the leniency shown. With Alberta Justice Minister Jonathan Denis and prosecutors lodging appeals against her sentence and vowing to seek her extradition if they are successful, Ms McConnell is reluctant to talk in detail about the case.
Her estranged husband said his family was "ashamed" of Canada's legal system.
Ms McConnell's mother Helen Meager has steadfastly supported McConnell and flew to Canada when she was released to escort her home.
She said her daughter had a long road ahead of her.
"I don't think people realise this has had a serious effect on her too," Ms Meager said.
"She's not well and we still have the appeal to get through. Right now we want to get her better, and settled."
AUSTRALIAN MUM ALLYSON MCCONNELL DROWNED HER SONS IN BATH
She was convicted of manslaughter but escaped a life sentence after the judge found her not guilty of second degree murder because she was suffering post-partum depression and affected by alcohol and sleeping pills and did not intend to kill the two boys.
If you or someone you know may be at risk of suicide contact L ifeline (13 11 14), beyondblue (1300 22 46 36) or the Salvo Care Line (1300 36 36 22).
The bridge south of Gosford railway station where police have retrieved a body believed to be that of Allyson McConnell, who was convicted of killing her children. Source: News Limited
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