Sheree May Glastonbury asks for third delay in hearing due to cataracts

The alleged wheelie bin love triangle murderer, who has twice postponed her case, has offered a unique reason for a third delay.

Sheree May Glastonbury has asked the court to delay her hearing due to eye problems. Picture: Supplied

A woman accused of subjecting her defacto to months of violence before allegedly murdering him and dumping his torso in a wheelie bin cannot see the evidence against her, a court has heard.

On Tuesday, counsel for Sheree May Glastonbury asked their client’s third scheduled plea hearing be postponed, just like the two before it.

Ms Glastonbury’s lawyer told the court her client’s health was the reason for the adjournment – but not the sleep apnoea of which she’s previously complained.

“She has some health issues that have impacted her ability to finalise our instructions, and her access to the evidence is limited by those health issues,” she said.

“It’s her eyesight … she is unable to read the materials … she has cataracts.”

Ms Glastonbury, 49, and Mark Murphy, 51, were arrested and charged with offences including murder, attempted murder, assault and serious criminal trespass.

Prosecutors have previously alleged they subjected Mr McLean to a months-long campaign of home invasions and violence before finally murdering him.

Mr Murphy’s twin brother, Peter James Murphy, 51, and his partner Lynette Sexton, 50, were arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the alleged murder.

Prosecutors have previously alleged they aided in removing and storing Mr McLean’s body as part of “a conspiracy”.

While in custody, Ms Glastonbury has fought orders over contested assets and sought release on bail, with no success.

On Tuesday, counsel for Ms Sexton said they also required an adjournment to speak with their client before she entered her plea.

Counsel for Peter Murphy said their client was prepared to plead not guilty to his sole charge of aiding and abetting.

Counsel for Mark Murphy said their client was ready to plead not guilty to all charges.

They noted that, as an alternative to the murder charge, he was prepared to plead guilty to assisting an offender, but said prosecutors had rejected that offer.

Magistrate Brian Nitschke said he was reluctant to delay the case, but more reluctant to “split up those who are charged as co-offenders”.

He said the court may be assisted by an expert report about Ms Glastonbury’s eyesight, but her counsel insisted that was “not necessary”.

“She has an appointment on September 10 with an optometrist … it’s expected that will resolve the issue,” she said.

Mr Nitschke agreed to adjourn the case and remanded all four defendants in custody until next month.