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Retired Police Officer, 90, Kills Wife, 60, in Apparent Murder-Suicide After 54 Years, Fatal Poison Involved
Oct 28, 2024, 09:05 PM
A tragic incident involving a retired police officer has been reported, where the 90-year-old man fatally shot his wife, who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, before taking his own life. The couple had been married for 54 years. In a 911 call, the man described his actions as providing a 'merciful ending' to his wife's suffering. Prior to the shooting, he reportedly cuddled with her as she took a fatal poison in bed. The incident has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the couple's final moments together and the implications of such actions, as the man expressed a desire to end his wife's suffering.
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