Criminal Law
A Florida Woman Allegedly Stabbed Her Husband 140 Times
A Florida woman has been charged with first-degree murder after police say she allegedly stabbed her husband more than 140 times.
Joan Burke, 61, who is being held without bond, appeared before a Palm Beach County judge on Sunday via video conference, according to court documents obtained by CNN affiliate WPTV.
CNN has reached out to Burke’s attorney for comment.
In an incident report, officers with Palm Springs Police said they responded to Burke’s home on the evening of February 11 after receiving a call from a man who identified himself as the son of the suspect.
