Jan 6, 2010 0
Accusations Of Infidelity Lead To Suicide, Attempted Murder
An early morning domestic dispute yesterday morning in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, has resulted in the death of a man and the critical injuring of his common-law wife.
37 year old Michael White is dead, while his thirty-year-old year old common-law wife, Marcia Barrett, (a teacher at Troja Primary and Junior High School in St. Catherine) is reportedly battling for life in hospital.
According to police reports, at approximately 5 a.m. yesterday morning, the couple was at home when an argument developed after Mr. White accused Miss Barrett of having an affair. It is alleged that Mr. White used a machete chop Miss Barrett all over her body before using the machete to stab himself.
Residents rushed the injured couple to the Linstead Hospital where Mr. White was pronounced dead, and Miss Barrett admitted in critical condition. She was later transferred to the Spanish Town Hospital.