What is Yorleni Shoff charged with after her husband's death?

Yorleni Shoff has been charged with first-degree murder.

When did the assault occur that led to Richard Shoff's death?

The assault that led to Richard Shoff's death occurred on April 9.

What was believed to be the weapon used in the assault?

A broken vase found at the scene is believed to have been the weapon.

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Wife Charged with Murder After Husband Dies from Assault

22 Apr

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Summary

Charges upgraded to first-degree murder after husband's death.
Victim sustained severe head injuries during an April 9 assault.
Broken vase believed to be the weapon used in the attack.

Wife Charged with Murder After Husband Dies from Assault

A Salisbury woman, Yorleni Shoff, 58, has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of her 93-year-old husband, Richard Shoff. He succumbed to severe head injuries sustained in an assault on April 9 within their home. Responding deputies discovered signs of a significant struggle and recovered a broken vase, believed to be the instrument of the attack.

Initially, Yorleni Shoff was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting serious injury, and domestic violence. She was released on a $500,000 bond on April 17. However, the following day, detectives were informed of Richard Shoff's death at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.