article_snippet.sent: The 83-year-old, of Malvern East, has spoken out since Penny briefly appeared at Melbourne Magistrates court on Monday.
article_snippet.sent: Penny told the Herald Sun. '
article_snippet.sent: Penny also revealed that Penny called Penny late-wife's sister, Ann Bryden, to further plead Penny innocence a day after facing court. '
article_snippet.sent: Penny rang and said, "I didn't do it, why would I kill her?
article_snippet.sent: Ms Bryden told the Herald Sun.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Bryden then said that Ms Bryden does not believe Penny killed Penny wife.
article_snippet.sent: Penny was not required to speak during the hearing on Monday that lasted less than five minutes .
article_snippet.sent: Unsteady on his feet in the dock, Penny was not required to speak during the hearing that lasted less than five minutes on Monday.