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83-year-old man convicted of wife's murder in Sumner County
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Colleen Guerry , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The conviction comes more than 19 months after the man allegedly admitted to a crime. A jury has found an 83-year-old man guilty of murder.
A jury has found an 83-year-old man guilty of murder. The conviction comes more than 19 months after the man allegedly admitted to a crime. He is said to have strangled his wife inside their home.
The guilty verdict was delivered by a jury in Sumner County. The man's age and the fact that he admitted to the crime are known.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including the events leading up to the conviction and the circumstances surrounding the crime.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
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