Woman, 92, charged with murder

ALICIA WOOD

Sydney Morning Herald

March 14, 2010

A 92-YEAR-OLD woman has been charged with murdering her 98-year-old husband in their Sydney home.

Clara Tang, of Surry Hills, was assisted by a Mandarin interpreter when she faced Parramatta Local Court yesterday via video link.

Police had found her husband in the lounge room of their home in Connaught Apartments, on Liverpool Street, about 9.40pm on Friday.

He had head injuries. A relative had contacted police and expressed concerns for his welfare.

Mrs Tang, who did not apply for bail, showed no recollection of what had transpired in the apartment when she appeared in court.

Magistrate Kevin Flack agreed that MrsTang was apparently suffering from severe dementia. She was taken to a psychiatric facility.

Mrs Tang will appear in Central Local Court tomorrow.