AustraliaA 33-year-old man named Ryan Geoffrey Cole has been committed to stand trial in the Supreme Court for the alleged murder of Natalie Frahm, a 34-year-old woman from South Mackay, and the attempted murder of James McGill, a 66-year-old man who allegedly tried to assist Ms. Frahm. The incident occurred on June 19, 2024, when Mr. Cole is said to have shot Ms. Frahm while she was seated in her car outside her home. Mr. McGill, who was also injured in the attack, testified that he encountered Mr. Cole shortly after the shooting. During the committal hearing, friends and family of Mr. Cole were questioned about his mental health, with several describing him as having delusions, including beliefs about being in a relationship with a celebrity, being possessed, and being under military surveillance. Magistrate Bronwyn Hartigan determined there was sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, and Mr. Cole remains in custody.
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