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Man brutally strangles 81-year-old wife to death in their Middle Tennessee home, gets life in prison

Man brutally strangles 81-year-old wife to death in their Middle Tennessee home, gets life in prison
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Editor’s note: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence. What This Story Is About A Portland man has been convicted of murdering his 81-year-old wife at their home in January of 2025. Why It Matters A jury convicted Joseph Anthony Scrofne, 83, of premeditated first-degree murder. What...

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