88-year-old Perth woman charged with attempted murder of millionaire
Gay Branchi, 88, was charged with attempting to murder her husband Robert, a former Automotive Holdings Group chairman.
An 88-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder of her husband, Robert Branchi, a Perth millionaire and former chairman of Automotive Holdings Group. Gay Bernadette Branchi was taken into custody from a Claremont aged care home where she and Robert share a room.
Gay appeared in Perth Magistrates Court via audio link and was heard crying during the hearing. The magistrate expressed concern about her mental capacity and possible dementia.
Gay was initially denied bail due to the charge's seriousness but was granted bail on Sunday after a court review. The couple own a Mosman Park riverside home purchased in 1995 for $1.5 million and occupy a care home room with a deposit reportedly exceeding $1.6 million.
Why it mattersA charge of attempted murder in a prominent Perth family raises questions about safeguards and elder safety in care homes.
AustraliaThe case affects Perth's wealthy circles and raises concerns about safety protocols in premium aged care homes across Western Australia.
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