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Plano husband charged with murder and abuse of a corpse after wife's body found in home
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hannah Jones , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case involves a 34-year-old woman and her 37-year-old husband, who was charged in connection with her death.
A Plano man is facing charges of murder and abuse of a corpse after his wife's body was discovered in their home. The Plano Police Department made the discovery during a welfare check. The check was prompted by a phone call from a witness who was concerned about the wife's well-being.
The witness reported that the wife, who was separated from her husband, had become unreachable by phone. Further details about the incident are available from the Plano Police Department, including information from an arrest affidavit. The case involves a 34-year-old woman and her 37-year-old husband, who was charged in connection with her death.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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