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Woman given supervision and treatment order for killing partner with air rifle in Galashiels
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Simone Ramage, 41, who killed her partner Brian Kowbel with an air rifle at their Galashiels home in February 2023, has received a three-year supervision and treatment order. Ramage was found unfit to stand trial due to a mental disorder, and an examination of facts established her responsibility for the killing. Two psychiatrists confirmed she developed post-traumatic stress disorder as a consequence of the shooting.
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- Simone Ramage was given a three-year supervision and treatment order after killing her partner, Brian Kowbel.
- The fatal shooting occurred with an air rifle at their Galashiels home on 17 February 2023.
- Ramage was found unfit to stand trial due to a mental disorder, leading to an examination of facts procedure.
- Judge John Morris KC stated the non-custodial sentence was the most suitable means of dealing with her health needs.
- Psychiatrists determined Ramage developed post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the shooting.