There has been a significant development in the alleged stabbing murder of a disabled Adelaide man, with the accused killer now claiming she was mentally ill at the time of the incident. This move could potentially allow her to avoid prison altogether.
Details of the Case
Lauren Hennessy, 31, is charged with the murder of 65-year-old disabled pensioner Andrew Sorby-Adams. The victim was allegedly stabbed multiple times inside his Walkerville Terrace Housing Trust unit at Gilberton in June 2025.
According to police, shortly after the attack, Hennessy smashed her way into the neighbouring home of former Channel 7 personality Jan Beasley and her husband John.
Mental Incompetence Defence
In court on Thursday, Hennessy’s lawyer raised the possibility of a mental incompetence defence and questioned whether she is even well enough to enter pleas to the charges. The court heard that Hennessy has been assessed by a psychiatrist, and her lawyer requested that she be committed to the Supreme Court for a mental health trial.
The body of the 65-year-old was found at a public housing unit, as confirmed by SAPOL and 7NEWS. Watching from the public gallery were Sorby-Adams’ devastated siblings.
Next Court Appearance
The matter will return to court in August. Until then, the case continues to unfold, with the defence strategy potentially reshaping the outcome of this tragic incident.
For the latest updates, stay tuned to 7NEWS.
