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Texas Man Kills Terminally Ill Wife, Then Turns Gun on Himself
28 Nov
Summary
- Husband confessed to shooting wife suffering from terminal illness.
- He claimed his wife no longer wished to live.
- A medical alert device alerted police to the incident.
An 88-year-old man in Texas has admitted to police that he shot and killed his terminally ill wife, stating he was overwhelmed and 'going crazy' at the time.
The suspect, Ernest Leal Sr., allegedly shot his 89-year-old wife, Anita 'Annie' Leal, in the head as she lay in bed. He claimed she had expressed that she was sick and no longer wished to live.
Authorities were called to the couple's home on the Texas coast after a medical alert device activated, signaling a potential emergency. Leal also stated he intended to commit suicide afterward, but the firearm failed to discharge. He has been charged with murder, and his bond was later reduced.
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