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83-year-old Tenn. man convicted of murdering wife, sentenced to life
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The case began when Scrofne reported finding his 81-year-old wife dead in their home. The 83-year-old was immediately sentenced to life in prison.
A jury has found Joseph Anthony Scrofne guilty of first-degree murder. He was convicted of the premeditated murder of his wife, Linda Carole Scrofne. The 83-year-old was immediately sentenced to life in prison.
The case began when Scrofne reported finding his 81-year-old wife dead in their home. He initially claimed she had fallen, but investigators noticed injuries that did not match this explanation.
Further details of the case are available from the Sumner County District Attorney General's Office, which reported the conviction and sentencing.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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