The man charged with murdering Sydney mother Kristi McDougall is due to appear today in Parramatta Local Court.
Robert Best, 48, was arrested on Wednesday and was expected to appear yesterday, however, a court officer told reporters Best had suffered chest pains and had been taken to Westmead Hospital for observation.
A woman charged with being an accessary after the fact of Ms McDougall's alleged murder appeared in the court on Thursday.
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Debbra Hogden, 42, was granted conditional bail.
Ms McDougall, 31, was last seen by friends in Park Road, Homebush, in Sydney's west about 1pm (AEST) on June 19.
The Carlingford mother of one was reported missing on June 21.
A torso which police believe is part of her remains was found at Nurragingy Reserve in Knox Road, Doonside, last week.
Magistrate Jennifer Betts said she understood why the police prosecutor had agreed to conditional bail for Hogden.
"The prosecution has conceded and I can see why after reading the facts," she told the court.
"You are facing very serious allegations."
Hogden must report daily to Eastwood Police Station and make no attempt to contact Best.
She must not apply for a passport and has been ordered not to approach any port of international departure.
