Newton Man Faces Assault with Intent to Murder Charge in Wife’s Beating Death
A Newton man has been charged with assault with intent to murder following the tragic beating death of his wife in their home on Brookline Street. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office announced the charges after officers responded to a 911 call reporting an ongoing assault. Nancy Hanson, 54, was found suffering from apparent blunt force injuries and was rushed to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where she sadly succumbed to her injuries.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Richard Hanson, 64, repeatedly hit his wife with one or more objects. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the death a homicide and determined blunt force trauma as the cause.
Disturbingly, Hanson had been issued a restraining order on Thursday, July 13, and law enforcement officials were attempting to serve it. He is now being held without bail pending his arraignment in Newton District Court on Monday.
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller expressed her condolences and urged the community to seek support during this difficult time. She emphasized the importance of reaching out to family, friends, faith leaders, and mental health professionals rather than isolating oneself.
As of now, no further information regarding the incident has been released. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to uncover more details.
This is a developing news story, and 7NEWS will continue to provide the latest updates on-air and online. Readers are advised to stay tuned for any new information regarding the case.
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