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'End it now' heard at care home 'End it now' heard at care home
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A murder trial has heard claims the manager of a care home in Somerset said "shall we end it now?" to one of her residents. A murder trial has heard claims the manager of a care home in Somerset asked "shall we end it now?" to one of her residents.
Rachel Baker, 44, is alleged to have asked the question of 85-year-old Frances Hay, who died two days later.Rachel Baker, 44, is alleged to have asked the question of 85-year-old Frances Hay, who died two days later.
Mrs Baker denies murdering Mrs Hay and Lucy Cox, 97, at Parkfields care home, in Butleigh.Mrs Baker denies murdering Mrs Hay and Lucy Cox, 97, at Parkfields care home, in Butleigh.
She has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice and eight charges of possessing controlled drugs.She has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice and eight charges of possessing controlled drugs.
Prosecutor David Fisher told Bristol Crown Court that a care worker at the home overheard a conversation between Mrs Baker and Mrs Hay. Prosecutor David Fisher told the court that two days before her death, on 20 November 2006, Mrs Hay was being looked after by care assistant Kathy Slade in her room.
He said Cathy Slade was standing outside Mrs Hay's room when she heard Mrs Baker say "shall we end it now?". Mr Fisher said: "Francis Hay was in a wheelchair, watching TV and laughing at the TV."
Mrs Hay was then heard replying "oh no, darling. I'm ok, darling". The court heard that Miss Slade and another carer dressed Mrs Hay and left her to watch television.
Earlier that day Mrs Hay had been cheerful and in good health, Mr Fisher said, but when the carer went to see her later her condition had deteriorated. 'Drastic change'
Mr Fisher went on: "Kathy Slade was in the corridor close to Francis Hay's room. She noticed the door to room 14 was shut, which in itself was unusual as it was always kept ajar.
"She heard a voice coming from within the room. She stepped up about three feet away from the door.
"She then heard Rachel Baker say: 'Francis, shall we end it all now?'. To which Francis Hay replied 'oh no, darling. I'm all right, darling'.
"In disbelief, Kathy Slade ran from the corridor and attempted to block it from her mind. However, when she returned to her room, she observed a drastic change in Francis Hay's condition."
Mr Fisher told the jury Mrs Hay showed all the symptoms of being given a large dose of an opiate-based pain killer by injection.Mr Fisher told the jury Mrs Hay showed all the symptoms of being given a large dose of an opiate-based pain killer by injection.
The prosecution claims Mrs Baker insisted on taking personal charge of Mrs Hay's care.
The trial continues.The trial continues.