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Accused wife murderer Nigel John Gilliland should know what the future has in store for him by the end of this year.
Mr Gilliland stands accused of stabbing his former wife, Karen, to death in her home in Rockhampton on June 23, 2020.
His murder charge was presented in the Supreme Court in Rockhampton on Tuesday. Nigel Gilliland allegedly stabbed ex partner, Karen Gilliland, a 42-year-old nurse was and mother of three children, a victim of domestic violence attack â Photo Supplied Facebook
Mr Gillilandâs lawyer Lisa Samios told the court they were waiting for a psychiatrist report, with the appointment scheduled for June 9, before advising the court which way the matter would proceed.
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A man accused of murdering his wife will have his matters mentioned in the higher courts in the coming weeks.
Nigel John Gilliland, 45, is accused of stabbing his former wife to death in her home in Rockhampton on June 23, 2020.
His matters – charges of murder (domestic violence) and enter dwelling with intent to break – were mentioned in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on March 10 where defence lawyer Felicity Davis advised the matter was at the registry committal stage – where the paperwork is filed for the matter to move to the higher courts, namely the Supreme Court for this case.