Iowa husband confesses to wife's murder for mercy

independent.co.uk

A 75-year-old man in Iowa has been charged with murder after confessing to killing his wife, Jean Hoesing, to "put her out of her misery." He called 911 on Sunday night to report the incident. Police found Jean Hoesing, 74, with a severe throat injury in their home. A kitchen knife, believed to be the murder weapon, was discovered in the bathroom, and blood was found on the suspect's hands and clothes. Richard Hoesing was cooperative with police and was taken to the Dallas County Jail after being charged with first-degree murder.


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