(AP) – A southwestern Missouri woman is accused of fatally
hitting her husband on the head with a crowbar during a dispute.
The Springfield News-Leader reports that 46-year-old Jeanette Riddle was
charged Friday with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.
Court documents allege that Riddle told police she repeatedly hit 44-year-old
Michael Butts on Thursday before cutting her wrists in an attempt to take her
own life. Authorities also say that family members told investigators that the
couple’s relationship was physically abusive.
Online court records don’t show whether Riddle has an attorney who can speak
on her behalf.
Riddle’s bond has been set at $250,000.
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