Woman Charged With Attempting To Kill Her 72-Year-Old Husband
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Updated: 6:44 PM Nov 14, 2009
Woman Charged With Attempting To Kill Her 72-Year-Old Husband
Colorado Springs
A 72-year-old man is at a Colorado Springs hospital in critical condition after getting stabbed twice by his 50 year old wife.
Posted: 11:05 PM Nov 13, 2009
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A 72-year-old man is at a Colorado Springs hospital in critical condition after getting stabbed twice by his 50-year-old wife.

50-Year-old Janet Hilton was arrested on Friday night in Colorado Springs and has been charged with, according to police, attempted first degree murder. Hilton allegedly stabbed her 72-year-old husband in the chest twice.

The stabbing happened on Friday night at around 7:30 p.m. on the 1100 block of Server Drive. That's near S. Chelton Road and E. Fountain Blvd.

Police say the victim suffered two stab wounds to the chest and was rushed to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

The woman who is suspected in the stabbing remains in jail.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.


Latest Comments

Posted by: james on Nov 14, 2009 at 08:07 PM

whats to judge? If she stabbed her husband then their is no excuse and she should be brought to justice.
Posted by: Sissy on Nov 14, 2009 at 01:17 PM

Don't judge this woman until you know the facts.





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