Woman went on shopping spree after killing beloved neighbour, court hears (opens original article in a new tab)

A woman killed her elderly neighbor, dumped her body in a river, and spent the victim's money on luxury items before pleading guilty to manslaughter.

• A woman killed her elderly neighbor, stuffed a tea towel into her mouth, and dumped her body in a river.
• The accused later spent the victim's stolen money on luxury items and attempted to steal from a supermarket.
• The accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter instead of murder, which carries a lighter sentence.