A Ballina woman charged with murder after an 81-year-old, Sam Singh was found in a Teven creek has appeared in court.
Elizabeth Simone Fell, 51, appeared by video link from custody before Acting Judge P Fernon in Bail Division Court on Saturday.
Court records identify the murder charge as domestic violence-related.
Police allege Fell and the man were known to one another but have not described their relationship.
Ballina woman charged with murder after hospital assessment
Police were called to a home on Teven Road at Teven about 12.10pm on Thursday after someone raised concerns about the man’s welfare.
Officers searched the property and found Mr Singh’s body in a creek.
A crime scene was established while police investigated the circumstances surrounding his death.
Fell was arrested at the property and taken to Lismore Police Station before being transported to Lismore Base Hospital for assessment.
After being assessed, she was returned to police custody about 10.25am on Friday and charged with murder at Lismore Police Station.
Health concerns raised in court
Fell appeared in court wearing a hospital gown.
Her defence lawyer told the court she had several mental health conditions.
Fell asked when she would be able to see a doctor and said she needed hospital care.
Acting Judge Fernon said a request had already been made and Corrective Services would arrange a medical consultation.
Bail formally refused
Fell did not apply for bail, and Acting Judge Fernon formally refused it.
She remains in custody.
The matter is next listed at Lismore Local Court on October 28.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers website.
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Image : Sam Singh / supplied by family