TIAHLEIGH Palmers accused killer, her foster father Rick Thorburn, has woken from a medically induced coma, 48 hours after he allegedly attempted to self-harm while in custody.
Thorburn, 56, is believed to have overdosed on pills at Beenleigh watch house soon after being charged with the murder of his 12-year-old foster daughter on Tuesday.
The Queensland Police Ethical Standards Command has launched an investigation into the incident.
Queensland Police confirmed Thornburn woke from the coma today and is now in a stable condition. He has been transferred from intensive care, to Princess Alexandra Hospitals secure unit in Brisbane.
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