A 61-year-old Richmond woman has been charged with second-degree murder after her husband was found dead last week from severe head trauma.
Jo Anne Alexander remains under psychiatric care after being arrested Jan. 30 at the home she shared with husband John in the 11900-block of Aztec St.
Alexander was the primary care-giver to her husband, who suffered from several serious medical conditions and recently had brain surgery related to epileptic seizures, Sgt. Jennifer Pound, of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said Tuesday.
Pound said there was no previous history of domestic abuse in the Alexander household.
She said the Alexanders had been married for 40 years and have two adult children who were constantly in touch with their mother.
Jo Anne Alexander called 911 on the morning of Jan. 26, claiming she needed medical help.
Richmond RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and Richmond Fire Department attended the scene and located two individuals, husband and wife, in medical distress, Pound said at the time.
The male was pronounced deceased at the scene and the women was taken to the hospital to be treated as she was conscious but incoherent.
Jo Anne ALexander has been remanded in custody until her next court appearance on Feb. 15.
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