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Pennsylvania man admits to killing his wife, police say
Officers say 38-year-old Richard Fantauzzi-Aviles waved them down Wednesday morning, telling them he had "just taken his wife’s life."
WILSON, NJ - A woman was found fatally stabbed inside a Northampton County home after police say her husband tracked them down to turn himself in for the killing.
Officers say 38-year-old Richard Fantauzzi-Aviles waved them down Wednesday morning, telling them he had "just taken his wife’s life."
He then gave his address, where 38-year-old Shante Mason was found dead on the floor with several lacerations. Her death was ruled a homicide by the county coroner.
Her 4-year-old daughter was lying by her side with life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.
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She was airlifted to CHOP, and is said to be in stable, but critical condition.
A large kitchen knife believed to be used in the deadly attack was recovered.
Police also say a woman reported that she received a call from Fantauzzi-Aviles, her brother, admitting that he killed his wife.
Fantauzzi-Aviles is charged with criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and related offenses.