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The Australian
4 days ago
- The Australian
Lawyers for Christine Herzel explore possible mental impairment defence over allegedly murdering her mother
Lawyers acting for a woman who allegedly murdered her mother at her home in Melbourne's east, are exploring the possibility of a mental impairment defence. Christine Herzel, 47, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday via video link. Ms Herzel is charged with the murder of 78-year-old Irene Herzel inside her home in Blackburn south on March 4. Police at the time said the 78-year-old was found with 'a number of stab wounds'. Lawyers acting for Ms Herzel told a Melbourne court she had been assessed by a doctor in relation to a possible mental impairment defence. Picture: NewsWire / Aaron Francis Ms Herzel's lawyer Andrew Vincent told the court she had been assessed by a doctor with respect to a possible mental impairment defence. An adjournment of six weeks was sought to allow time to receive the doctor's report. During her first court appearance in March, the court was told Ms Herzel had a 'treatment-resistant form of schizophrenia'. Police said in a statement at the time, they were called to the home on Holroyd Court, Blackburn South, for a welfare check when they discovered Irene Herzel's body. Ms Herzel was arrested nearby a short time after her mother was located, police said. She remains in custody and is expected to return to court on September 19. Amelia Swan Journalist Amelia Swan joined News Corp as a cadet reporter in 2024. Amelia Swan
News.com.au
5 days ago
- News.com.au
Lawyers for woman charged with murder of 78yo Melbourne mum flag mental impairment defence at court
Lawyers acting for a woman who allegedly murdered her mother at her home in Melbourne's east, are exploring the possibility of a mental impairment defence. Christine Herzel, 47, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday via video link. Ms Herzel is charged with the murder of 78-year-old Irene Herzel inside her home in Blackburn south on March 4. Police at the time said the 78-year-old was found with 'a number of stab wounds'. Ms Herzel's lawyer Andrew Vincent told the court she had been assessed by a doctor with respect to a possible mental impairment defence. An adjournment of six weeks was sought to allow time to receive the doctor's report. During her first court appearance in March, the court was told Ms Herzel had a 'treatment-resistant form of schizophrenia'. Police said in a statement at the time, they were called to the home on Holroyd Court, Blackburn South, for a welfare check when they discovered Irene Herzel's body. Ms Herzel was arrested nearby a short time after her mother was located, police said. She remains in custody and is expected to return to court on September 19.
