Mercy killing bid woman takes own life in clinic

A WOMAN who walked free from court a decade ago after the attempted mercy killing of her husband has ended her own life in a Swiss clinic, it emerged yesterday.

Celebrated toymaker Vicki Wood made headlines in 1999 after she admitted the attempted murder of Tim Wood, who had chronic dementia.

Mr Wood died nine months after the failed effort to end his life with a pillow at the couple’s home in Totnes, Devon.