Nelson court orders treatment for woman with deceased partner’s body

A woman has been prosecuted for body-tampering after her partner lay dead in their home for two weeks, surrounded by a makeshift shrine. Now, she will receive support through a compulsory treatment order, expressing relief that legal proceedings have concluded and allowing her to focus on recovery. The 49-year-old, diagnosed with “atypical psychosis,” has stabilized with intensive psychiatric care after spending three months in custody. During her initial court appearances, she appeared fragile and extremely upset.

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