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Husband Admits Killing Wife in Iowa Home
20 Jan
Summary
- Husband allegedly planned wife's murder for hours.
- Victim, a respected scientist, was stabbed with a kitchen knife.
- Couple previously worked together at Quincy Medical Group.
In Iowa, a 47-year-old man, James Fuller Martin, faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his wife, Amber Nicole Martin, 41. The Coralville Police Department announced the charges after discovering Amber, a medical laboratory scientist supervisor, fatally stabbed in their home on Friday, January 16.
Authorities allege James Martin confessed to meticulously planning his wife's killing for hours before ambushing her with a kitchen knife as she exited a room. The incident occurred around 6:40 a.m. on January 16.
Both James and Amber had professional ties to Quincy Medical Group, where they previously worked. Colleagues described Amber as a highly regarded leader, vivacious, and kind, with no one suspecting any underlying issues in their relationship. The investigation into Amber's death is ongoing, and police are seeking witnesses.
