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Dementia sufferer’s ‘murderous attack’ on wife near golden wedding anniversary described as ‘completely out of character’ in court

Dundee, Scotland – A tragic incident unfolded as John Pryde, a 77-year-old dementia sufferer, carried out a violent attack on his wife, Catherine (Kate) Pryde, 74, leading to her untimely death. The couple was approaching their golden wedding anniversary when this devastating event took place, shocking the community and the court. The assault was described as “sustained and violent,” resulting in injuries to Mrs. Pryde that were likened to those sustained in a car crash. …

Husband with Dementia Acquitted in Wife’s Violent Death: A Tragic Love Story Unfolds

Edinburgh, Scotland – A tragic case unfolded in Fishcross, Clackmannanshire, as a husband suffering from severe dementia was found responsible for the death of his wife of 50 years. John Pryde, 77, faced accusations of murdering his wife Catherine in a violent attack that shocked the community. Despite being unable to stand trial due to his condition, a judge ruled that Pryde was unfit to face charges and ordered him to be detained at the …

Loving Husband with Dementia Acquitted of Killing Wife in Tragic Attack

Fishcross, Clackmannanshire in Scotland was the setting for a tragic event that shook the community. A judge ruled that John Pryde, a loving husband afflicted with severe dementia, committed a violent attack against his wife of 50 years, Catherine Pryde, which resulted in her death. The incident, described as “wholly out of character” by the judge, took place just a few weeks before the couple’s golden wedding anniversary. In a ruling at the High Court …