Yes, and her husband was determined she was going to die and totally disregarded the wishes of the family.
One could not help but question the motives. A man who was afraid of what his wife might say should she be able to communicate - would act exactly like MS.
A man who stood to gain financially if the unwanted wife was dead, might act the same.
And, is it fair for a woman to be given the death penalty based on what a man with ulterior motives would claim she said?
It just was not right from so many different points and will be so damaging for the future of others who happen to come after.
Maybe he was carrying out his wifes last wishes this would also explain his actions, we don't know.