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A man has been charged with murdering his mother who was found stabbed and asphyxiated in Somerset. A man has been charged with murdering his mother who was found stabbed and asphyxiated in a village near Taunton.
Catherine McDonald was discovered at her home on Hilly Park in the village of Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton, on 30 September. Catherine McDonald was discovered at her home on Hilly Park in Norton Fitzwarren on 30 September.
Alex McDonald, 27, of Hilly Park, is due to appear before Taunton Deane Magistrates Court later, Avon and Somerset Police said. Alex McDonald, 27, of Hilly Park, appeared before Taunton Deane Magistrates Court earlier, Avon and Somerset Police said.
Post-mortem tests confirmed the cause of death as stabbing and asphyxiation. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Exeter Crown Court on a date yet to be confirmed.