Husband Charged With Murder Of Wife In NYC Home
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUL 7 – A 72-year-old man is questioned after his wife died from blunt force head trauma in a suspected domestic violence case, police said.
- Tony Morris, aged 67, was found guilty of first-degree murder for killing his wife Kathleen Morris in their Terry, Mississippi home on August 26, 2024.
- The shooting followed a domestic dispute during which Morris called 911 to report he had shot his wife amid a reportedly separative process.
- Deputies responded to a report from Morris and discovered Kathleen had suffered fatal gunshot injuries. Following the trial, the jury convicted Morris of first-degree murder, resulting in a life sentence to be served under the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
- District Attorney Owens emphasized that a brief surge of anger brought an end to a 31-year marriage and resulted in a tragic loss, highlighting the importance of establishing support networks to prevent violence from escalating quickly.
- The case highlights domestic violence risks and the importance of prevention alongside prosecution to protect lives before violence escalates.
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77-year-old Bronx woman found murdered, husband questioned
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