Maxwell Beever dies before facing trial of for the murder of his wife Robyn Beever

Murder charges against an elderly man accused of killing his wife have been dropped. Find out what happened in court.

Murder charges against an elderly man accused of murdering his wife have been officially dropped following his death.

Maxwell Beever, 83, was accused of killing his wife Robyn Beever in their Varsity Lakes home on February 25 last year.

The Bulletin revealed on Monday that Max Beever had died.

Maxwell and Robyn Beever. Picture: supplied.

It was alleged Beever murdered Mrs Beever with a belt or pair of jeans. An axe was also allegedly found at the scene.

Police had also alleged Mrs Beever was dragged from the bedroom of the home and found in the garage near the back of a car.

Her husband was charged with murder, ­accused of killing Mrs Beever as early as 6pm on Wednesday, February 24.

Police prosecutor Senior Sergeant Nicole Jackson told the court on Tuesday Beever had died on July 8.

She asked for the charges to be dismissed.

Magistrate Veena Goverdhan ordered the charges be dismissed.

Beever had been in hospital since Mrs Beever’s death due to a number of medical issues, including Parkinson’s disease.

In December last year the matter was referred to the Mental Health Court to determine if Beever was fit to stand trial.

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Originally published as Maxwell Beever dies before facing trial of for the murder of his wife Robyn Beever