COTTONWOOD, Ariz. (AP) - A man who turned himself in to Cottonwood police after allegedly killing his wife at the couple’s Black Canyon City home remained jailed without bond Monday on suspicion of first-degree murder, authorities said.
Yavapai County Sheriff’s officials said 64-year-old Donald Scott as taken into custody Saturday after allegedly admitting that he killed his wife at their Black Canyon City home.
They said Scott told them ongoing marital disputes over the last several months led to the deadly assault with a knife on Friday evening.
Sheriff’s deputies went to the home and say they found 53-year-old Michelle Scott dead and they recovered the alleged murder weapon.
It was unclear Monday if Donald Scott has a lawyer yet for his case.
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