Devoted husband arrested for murdering his Alzheimer’s sufferer wife has died after being hit by a train
Angus Meyer, who apparently threw himself in front of a train seven weeks ago, has died in hospital
A MAN devoted to his Alzheimer's suffering wife but arrested for her murder has died after apparently throwing himself in front of a train.
Angus Mayer's wife, Margaret, was found dead at their Cardiff home hours after Angus was hit by a train at Cardiff Central station.
It is thought he killed 85-year-old Margaret, who he had been caring for, before stepping on to the tracks.
Angus, known as Gus, died seven weeks later in hospital, South Wales Police confirmed today.
The force was still waiting to question the 86-year-old former salesman after he had been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Grandmother Margaret suffered from dementia and was receiving devoted care from her husband at their home in Heath, Cardiff.
Neighbours Paul and Carol Mitchell have lived next door to travelling salesman Angus and tax office worker Margaret for 25 years.
Paul, 53 said: "In terms of their marriage they were impeccable.
"Margaret was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and in the past six months to a year it was evident she was struggling and confused.
"She couldn't remember our names but despite that Gus was absolutely incredible with her.
"We would always hear him asking her: 'Are you okay Doll?' and they were just the closest couple.
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"His patience was outstanding and that is why there is such shock here.
"I know what the perception will be but the full story is this person has reached their breaking point."
Carol, also 53, said: "Everyone looked up to him in the street, nothing phased him, we couldn't believe his patience and the way he coped was textbook.
"We are all a bit raw, this is absolutely tragic.
"Margaret was a very intelligent woman which made what she was suffering with all the harder to stomach."
Brian Parry, 79, said: "They were a very nice couple, very much in love and we've lived here for over 30 years and they were in their house before us.
"One by one their children left home.
"It has been very sad indeed to see such a vibrant and lively lady deteriorate into someone very confused.
"She often didn't know where she was and it was a terrible strain on Gus and the family.
"Gus was still a very active man and still tends to his allotment.
"I am absolutely shocked and this is very sad for everyone that knew them."
South Wales Police said they were still compiling a report into Margaret's death in July.
A spokesman said: "The coroner has been informed and the deaths will now be subject to coroners court hearings in due course."
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