Wife’s Dementia Claim Precedes Tragic Assault by Husband, Resulting in Fatal Injuries, Leading to Arrest

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According to the police officials, the elderly husband, later identified as 84-year-old Barton, was arrested and later charged with first- and third-degree murder after he reportedly killed his 85-year-old wife Margaret.

Police officials said the man grabbed a chair and shoved the legs at the victim, who fell and hit her head on the floor.

The 84-year-old man then repeatedly punched Margaret on the head, killing her. The fatal incident occurred following an argument. The elderly couple reportedly got into an argument over a vet biII for their pet. Read the full story here ▶