Missouri Man Charged with Murder After Strangling Wife Over Medical Bills
Ronnie Wiggs faces second-degree murder charges following the fatal strangulation of his wife in a hospital due to financial strain from medical costs.
- Ronnie Wiggs confessed to killing his wife in a Missouri hospital, citing inability to afford her dialysis treatments.
- The incident occurred at Centerpoint Medical Center where the victim was receiving medical care.
- Wiggs previously attempted to kill his wife during past hospital stays, revealing a history of planned violence.
- Medical staff overheard Wiggs' confession immediately after the assault; he was arrested and charged shortly thereafter.
- Wiggs is held on a $250,000 bond, with a court hearing scheduled to review the charges.
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