THE CROWN v SUSAN WILSON

ACCUSED: Susan Wilson, 73, from Ayr

CRIMINAL RECORD? No, first offender

MARRIED: 50 years, three children

BACKGROUND: Full-time carer to housebound husband Henry, 70, who suffered chronic heart disease

CRIME: Smothered husband at home with cushion

DEFENCE COUNSEL: Gordon Jackson

QC TRIAL: Admitted culpable homicide with diminished responsibility. Plea accepted

SENTENCE: Deferred for 6 months for good behaviour and psychiatric treatment. Later admonished

FAMILY: Children fully supportive of their mother over father’s death