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Missouri Man Kills Wife, Flees With Toddler
18 Jan
Summary
- Man charged with murder after fatally stabbing wife.
- Suspected motive was infidelity, confessed to police.
- Toddler found safe after Amber Alert issued.
Malang Jan Akbari, 46, has been charged with first-degree murder and endangering a child in Missouri. Authorities responded to a call from Akbari's son, who reported his father confessed to killing his mother and leaving the residence.
Upon arriving at the home, the son found his mother unresponsive and their 18-month-old sister missing. An Amber Alert was issued for the child, who was later found safe at a relative's home. Akbari was apprehended the same day.
During questioning, Akbari allegedly admitted to stabbing his wife following an argument fueled by suspicions of infidelity. His attorney stated Akbari pleaded not guilty, citing severe mental impairment possibly related to his past service in the Afghan Army.
