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Woman who killed partner with air rifle given supervision order for PTSD
Judge John Morris KC said the non-custodial sentence was the most suitable means of dealing with Ramage and ordered treatment for her health.
- On Wednesday, the High Court in Edinburgh imposed a three-year supervision and treatment order on Simone Ramage, 41, for killing her partner Brian Kowbel with an air rifle.
- Judge Susan Craig deemed Ramage unfit to stand trial last year due to a mental disorder, prompting an examination of facts procedure where Judge John Morris found her responsible for the killing earlier this year.
- Ramage shot Kowbel at their home in Galashiels on February 17, 2023, leaving him severely injured; he later died at Borders General Hospital in Melrose. She also possessed an air rifle without a valid firearm certificate.
- Judge Morris told Ramage the non-custodial sentence was "the most suitable means of dealing with you," warning that non-compliance with the treatment order could result in revocation and return to court.
- The final disposal was deferred last month to allow for a pre-sentencing social work report. When asked about her current doctor, Ramage replied: "Good.
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