96-YEAR-OLD MAN GETS SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR KILLING WIFE SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA
Jack Tindall, aged 96, was sentenced to a term suspended for two years after admitting guilt in the death of his wife, Ernestine Tindall, who suffered from dementia.
The court noted that Ernestine had expressed a desire not to continue living, which was considered in the case.
Tindall pleaded guilty to manslaughter with diminished responsibility during proceedings at Nottingham Crown Court.
He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for that period.
The couple, married for 68 years, were known to be very devoted to each other.
Ernestine’s condition was caused by vascular dementia following a stroke in August 2015.
Appearing in court in a wheelchair, Tindall was originally charged with murder; however, the charge was reduced to manslaughter.
The incident occurred at their residence in Perlethorpe, near Ollerton, on August 3rd of the previous year.
Nottinghamshire Police issued a statement confirming the details and described the case as both tragic and sorrowful.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
Jack Tindall, aged 96, was sentenced to a term suspended for two years after admitting guilt in the death of his wife, Ernestine Tindall, who suffered from dementia. The court noted that Ernestine had expressed a desire not to continue l...
Suspended sentence
two years
Jack Tindall, aged 96, was sentenced to a term suspended for two years after admitting guilt in the death of his wife, Ernestine Tindall, who suffered from dementia
Prison sentence
12 months
He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for that period
Suspended sentence
12 months
He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for that period
