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Husband Accused of Murdering Disabled Wife in Front of Mississippian Apartment

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A newlywed couple's love turned deadly when a Mississippi husband allegedly shot his disabled wife in the head hours after sharing a romantic dinner. Wayne Fraser, 47, is accused of the murder of his 55-year-old wife Natalie Ryan-Fraser, who used a wheelchair and was visiting him in his apartment on the night of the crime. According to the official indictment, Fraser is accused of deliberately killing his wife without the authority of law and in necessary self-defense.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wayne Fraser, 47, is accused of murdering his 55-year-old wife Natalie Ryan-Fraser in their Mississippi apartment on the night of December 2020.
  • Natalie, who used a wheelchair, was visiting her husband in his apartment when the alleged murder took place.
  • Fraser claimed to Natalie's brother Kory that his wife had committed suicide, but the authorities investigated and found evidence that contradicted this claim.
  • The District Attorney of four counties in Mississippi, Scott Colom, has assembled a strong case against Fraser, who has spent the last 20 months in confinement at the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center with a bond set at $500,000 (£395,125).
  • The trial is ongoing, and Judge James Kitchens Jr. is expected to issue a ruling in the next few days.
  • Despite the state's statute that authorizes capital punishment, reports suggest that Fraser likely won't receive the death penalty.
  • Natalie and Wayne were married in 2014 and started a life together in Texas, where Natalie worked as a Senior English Lecturer at Angelo State University.

Statistics:

  • 47: The age of the accused husband, Wayne Fraser.
  • 55: The age of the alleged victim, Natalie Ryan-Fraser.
  • 20 months: The length of time Fraser has spent in the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center.
  • $500,000: The bond set for Fraser's release.
  • 2014: The year Natalie and Wayne were married.
  • 2014-2020: The approximate time period in which Natalie worked as a Senior English Lecturer at Angelo State University.

Sources:

  • The Press and Journal
  • WCBI News
  • Aberdeenlive News
  • The Mirror US
  • Daily Record

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