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Wife of wealthy Australian business executive allegedly tries to kill him just days after his birthday

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Rae, M. (2026, September 30). Wife of wealthy Australian business executive allegedly tries to kill him just days after his birthday. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16171053/branchi-wife-charge-attempted-killing-claremont-care-home.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Gay Bernadette Branchi, 88, was charged with attempting to kill her husband Robert Branchi, a wealthy former business executive turned philanthropist, at an upscale aged care facility in Perth. The alleged incident occurred on September 24, just days after Robert's 90th birthday. Mrs. Branchi was released on bail following initial concerns about her vulnerability and potential dementia. The couple is known for their significant real estate holdings and charitable donations through the Branchi Family Foundation.

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Gay Bernadette Branchi, 88, was arrested at The Queenslea residential aged care home in Claremont, Perth, on Friday after allegedly attempting to kill her husband Robert Branchi, 90, just days before his birthday. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday, September 24. She appeared in Perth Magistrates Court via an audio link from a bedside hearing where she was heard crying and showed signs of emotional distress. Due to the seriousness of the charge, bail applications must be made at Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court, which only convenes once every two weeks. The court expressed concerns over Mrs Branchi's mental capacity and vulnerability, possibly living with dementia, raising questions about her ability to remain in custody. Property records show that the couple still owns valuable assets including a riverside home worth around $5 million and multiple car dealerships.

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The wife of a wealthy former business executive and philanthropist has been charged after allegedly attempting to kill him just days after his 90th birthday. uncertain

wife → charge → birthday

Robert Branchi, the former chair of Automotive Holdings Group, was allegedly the victim of an attempted killing at a luxury aged care facility in Perth's western suburbs last week. uncertain

Branchi → attempt → suburbs

His wife, Gay Bernadette Branchi, 88, was arrested at The Queenslea aged care service on Friday, one day after the alleged incident allegedly occurred. uncertain

incident → arrest → Friday

She was charged with one count of 'attempted unlawfully to kill'. asserted

She → charge → count

'The alleged incident occurred in Claremont on Thursday, September 24, and involves a 90-year-old man known to the accused,' a WA Police spokesperson told the Daily Mail. asserted

spokesperson → allege → Mail

It is understood the couple shared a room at the care home, one of Perth's most expensive facilities, where deposits for a room reportedly exceed $1.6 million. uncertain

deposits → understand → million

While appearing before Perth Magistrates Court via AVL on Friday, Mrs Branchi appeared emotional and spoke only to confirm her name, WA Today reported. asserted

Today → appear → name

Her defence lawyer sought bail; however, the magistrate said the seriousness of the allegations prevented her from considering the application. asserted

seriousness → seek → application

Robert Branchi, 90, was allegedly the victim of an attempted killing by his wife, Gay The couple shared a room at The Queenslea residential aged care home in Claremont, Perth's western suburbs The magistrate said she was concerned about Mrs Branchi remaining in custody because she was vulnerable and may be living with dementia. uncertain

she → attempt → dementia

'I have real concerns as to whether she can be remanded in custody,' she said, before adding: 'My hands are tied.' asserted

hands → have → custody

Mrs Branchi was ultimately released on bail on Sunday. asserted

Branchi → release → Sunday

She is due to appear before Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court on Wednesday. asserted

She → appear → Wednesday

Property records indicate the elderly couple, who have two children, still own a riverside Mosman Park home valued at about $5 million, two sprawling car dealerships worth millions, and a Cottesloe property occupied by a boutique wine bar. asserted

who → indicate → bar

They sold about $5.2 million worth of property last year and have recently focused on philanthropy, making donations through the Branchi Family Foundation to causes including Telethon and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. asserted

They → sell → Telethon

During his 25-year tenure at the Perth-based dealership network, Mr Branchi amassed a substantial shareholding, at one stage holding more than 17 million shares valued at about $53 million. asserted

Branchi → base → million

After retiring in late 2010, he netted almost $14 million six years later when he sold millions of shares. asserted

he → retire → shares

The Daily Mail has contacted the Branchi Family Foundation for comment. asserted

Mail → contact → comment

Do you know more? asserted

you → know → more

Wife of wealthy Australian business executive allegedly tries to kill him just days after his birthday

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