Ayrshire pensioner admits killing husband of 50 years
A former councillor killed her sick husband of 50 years after believing he wanted her to help him die.
A former councillor killed her sick husband of 50 years after believing he wanted her to help him die.
Susanne Wilson smothered 70 year-old Henry with a cushion at their home in Ayr, South Ayrshire last September.
The retired nurse had been carer for her housebound husband who suffered from chronic heart disease.
But, a judge heard how the 72 year-old had also been struggling to come to terms with sex abuse allegations against Mr Wilson.
It was shortly after Mr Wilson spoke to one of his accusers – and with his health failing – his wife took his life.
The sad events emerged today as the OAP, who’d been a Labour councillor in Troon in the late 90s. appeared at the High Court in Glasgow.
Wilson – who had once faced a murder accusation – admitted to a culpable homicide charge.
Prosecutors accepted the plea on the basis of her “diminished responsibility” at the time due to the strain she was under.
Judge Lady Rae – who described the case as “difficult and very unusual” - continued her bail meantime.
Wilson, also of Ayr, will learn her fate next month.