Overview
- Susan Hardwick, 65, was sentenced at Doncaster Crown Court after admitting attempted murder following a fitness-to-plead process.
- Prosecutors said she tried to smother 89-year-old Joan Hardwick with pillows and brought a knife that matched superficial cuts found on the victim.
- Hospital staff heard Hardwick say "I want to kill her," and security were told "I planned this" and "I wanted to kill her," according to evidence presented in court.
- The court was told the victim was due to be discharged to a care home, was not near death, and has remained well since.
- South Yorkshire Police said officers arrested Hardwick within about 30 minutes and secured evidence and witness statements that enabled an attempted murder charge the same night.