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Authorities in Tennessee have arrested an elderly woman who allegedly stabbed her husband as he napped in a recliner.
Pecola Duncan, 71, appeared to be in a “cheerful” and “unfazed” mood when authorities found her after the stabbing of Harold Duncan, 66, on Friday, according to an Anderson County Sheriff’s Office release.
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Pecola Duncan reportedly told authorities she stabbed her husband because he attacked her and dragged her down a hallway. Deputies noted they saw no sign of a fight in the home and did not see any scratches or bruises that would support the claim of a struggle.
Pecola Duncan
Pecola led authorities to the kitchen where the knife was located.
Just before she was led into jail, she asked authorities if her husband died. Before giving them a moment to respond, she added, “I hope he did.”
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To Pecola’s disappointment, Harold did not die, however, though his wound and blood loss appeared to be life-threatening; he was transported to a hospital. When police arrived, they witnessed Harold leaving the home with a blood-soaked towel clutched to his chest. He told Deputy Kory Blevins his wife had stabbed him while he was napping on the recliner.
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Pecola Duncan is being detained without bond for alleged attempted murder.
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