Man with Parkinson’s accused of murdering his wife of more than 60 years

Max Beever who suffers from Parkinson’s disease has been accused of murdering his wife, Robyn.

Max Beever has been charged with the murder of his wife Robyn inside their Gold Coast home. Picture: Supplied

A man on the Gold Coast who suffers from Parkinson’s disease has been accused of murdering his wife of over 60 years.

Police were called to Max Beever’s home in Varsity Lakes last week, where his wife Robyn’s body was found in the garage.

82-year-old Beever has been charged with murder, however his lawyer Jonathan Nyst says that his client is “unwell” and the proceedings shouldn’t be heard in the specialist domestic violence court.

Max Beever has been charged with the murder of his wife Robyn, 82, inside their Gold Coast home. Picture: Supplied

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“It’s a very traumatic set of circumstances for the family, so their concerns however are with Mr Beever and are solely directed towards his health and making sure he gets the care that he needs,” Mr Nyst told 9News.

Beever remains at the Gold Coast University hospital under police guard while the matter is heard at a domestic violence court.

Her body was found in the garage of her home last week. Picture: Supplied

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Beever’s lawyer is pushing it to be moved due to his client’s health and age.

“It’s in everyone’s interests in this case that it’s resolved as quickly as possible,” Mr Nyst said.

Robyn Beever, who had dementia, was found by the couple’s daughter when she was going in to check on them.

The case is set to be heard next on April 23.