Woman who killed partner with air rifle avoids jail sentence

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 11:55 · Archive

Simone Ramage, who shot her partner Brian Kowbel with an air rifle in Galashiels in 2023, has avoided a custodial sentence.

Simone Ramage, who fired an air rifle at her partner Brian Kowbel at their home in Galashiels in 2023, has avoided a custodial sentence following sentencing at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Ramage was deemed unfit to stand trial due to her mental health. She will continue receiving treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder rather than be imprisoned.

How it is being reported

• Woman who killed partner with air rifle to continue treatment for PTSDSimone Ramage fired a weapon at Brian Kowbel at their home in Galashiels in 2023, but was deemed unfit to stand trial.BBC Scotland · 7 Oct, 11:24
• Woman who shot lover dead with air rifle in Galashiels dodges jailSimone Ramage was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh today.Daily Record · 7 Oct, 11:04

In this story: Simone Ramage · Brian Kowbel · Galashiels · High Court in Edinburgh

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