Man in court on manslaughter charge of woman who took own life
It happened in 2022
A man has appeared in court, accused of manslaughter and controlling behaviour, after the death of a woman, who took her own life nearly four years ago.
Jamie Jordan, 35, appeared before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court, in connection with the death of Melanie Jordan, 37, in 2022.
Jordan, of Butterdon Walk, Ivybridge, Devon, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address, during the brief hearing.
The manslaughter charge alleges he unlawfully killed Ms Jordan, on December 19, 2022.
The second charge alleges he engaged in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship, between January 14, 2021 and December 17, 2022.
Ms Jordan died at Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital on December 19, 2022, after being found unresponsive at a property in the city days earlier.
District Judge Joanna Matson said the manslaughter allegation related to Ms Jordan taking her own life.
The court heard police inquiries started as a result of a coronial investigation into Ms Jordan’s death.
Jordan was released on unconditional bail, until December 14, when there will be a pre-trial preparation hearing.