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Husband Leaves Pregnant Wife Dying Under Blanket in Garage
Arizona husband accused of killing pregnant wife with stab wounds and running her over.
In brief
Arizona husband accused of killing pregnant wife with stab wounds and running her over. Joseph Clark, 49, is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his pregnant wife Noelle Clark to death in their garage. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Joseph Clark charged with murder
Joseph Jay Clark, 49, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the death of his 39-year-old pregnant wife, Noelle Clark.
“Joseph Jay Clark, 49, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the death of his 39-year-old pregnant wife, Noelle Clark.”
Police respond to domestic disturbance
Deputies responded to a home in the 17000 block of South Ridgerunner Drive in Vail around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 for a report of a domestic disturbance.
Joseph Clark detained without incident
Joseph Clark was detained by first responders after leaving the home without incident.
Noelle Clark found dead at scene
Noelle Clark was pronounced dead at the scene with an apparent gunshot wound.
Children unharmed in home
The couple's two children, ages 3 and 4, were found unharmed inside the home.
Injuries differ from initial report
An interim criminal complaint described Noelle Clark with head trauma and a deep chest wound consistent with stabbing, not a gunshot wound.
Noelle Clark pregnant
Noelle Clark showed obvious signs of pregnancy.
Joseph Clark claims torture
Joseph Clark allegedly told deputies he had been tortured with electric shocks by his wife over a couple of years.
“I was shocked, that's what caused [this]”
No signs of torture on Joseph
Deputies reportedly could not find any injuries or signs of torture on Joseph Clark.
Bloody tire marks on arm
Tucson NBC affiliate KVOA reported Noelle Clark had bloody tire marks on her arm, indicating she had been run over.
Children placed in custody
The Clark children were placed in the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
Joseph Clark in court
Joseph Clark made his initial appearance in court on Oct. 10, when a judge ordered him to be held on a $1 million bond.
Next court date
Joseph Clark is scheduled to return to court for another hearing on Oct. 20.
Investigations find evidence of disposal
Investigators recovered a bloody knife from the children's bedroom and indicated Joseph Clark likely had the thought process of disposing of his wife's remains.
At a glance
Joseph Clark, 49, is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his pregnant wife Noelle Clark to death in their garage.
