Woman who allegedly killed husband in 2019 is 'of unsound mind', court proceedings to be delayed until she recovers

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SINGAPORE — A 57-year-old woman accused of killing her husband in their Ang Mo Kio flat in 2019 failed to enter her plea on Friday (Sept 30), after the High Court heard that she was still 'of unsound mind' and thus unable to legally defend herself.

in their Ang Mo Kio flat in 2019 failed to enter her plea on Friday , after the High Court heard that she was still"of unsound mind" and thus unable to legally defend herself.Wang Shuzhen, who hails from China, was originally charged with the murder of Teh Hock Pine, a 63-year-old Singaporean, in a third-storey unit at Block 633 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6.

Nevertheless, Ms Rai said that they can assist Wang again in the future if she wishes to reapply for criminal legal aid. Those convicted of culpable homicide can be jailed for life, or up to 20 years with a fine or caning. Women cannot be caned under Singapore laws. According to the neighbours, Wang was “big-sized” at around 1.7m to 1.75m tall — bigger and taller than Teh.

 

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