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Husband Charged with Murder After Wife's Death Ruled Homicide
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Husband arrested months after claiming wife died from a fall.
- Autopsy revealed injuries inconsistent with a fall, indicating a beating.
- Authorities determined the wife's death was a homicide due to domestic violence.
Austen Medek, 39, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Michaela Medek, 41. Police were initially called to their Columbus, Ohio, home on September 10, where they found Michaela unresponsive. She was transported to the hospital and later pronounced dead on September 14. Medek had told investigators that his wife died after taking a fatal fall, but a subsequent autopsy contradicted this account.
The medical examiner determined that Michaela's injuries were not consistent with a fall and were more indicative of a severe beating. Authorities have classified her death as a homicide, reportedly stemming from a violent domestic incident. Medek was arrested on December 15 and is currently in custody without bond.
Medek had posted on Facebook on the day of his wife's death, describing her as his "rock" and "complete world." He stated she passed away on September 11, though hospital records indicate she died on September 14. The investigation into Michaela's death continued for months after the initial report, ultimately leading to the charges against her husband.
