Second delay in peace bond for Nova Scotia’s ‘Internet black widow’
HALIFAX — An 81-year-old woman who killed and poisoned her intimate partners has once again been given a few more days to show the Crown some evidence on why she needs changes to a two-year peace bond designed to protect the public.
Melissa Ann Shepard had originally been expected to sign the lengthy set of conditions on Oct. 31, including one provision that stipulated a weekly visit to the police.
However, the signing was delayed until Tuesday due to concerns she raised about mobility issues hampering her visits to the police station.
Shepard — who is also known as the Internet black widow — has arrived at court on several recent occasions in a wheelchair.