Bucks County man accused of strangling wife to death at home in Bristol Borough
Woman killed in her Bristol Borough home: What we know
A woman was killed inside her Bristol Borough home. Residents in the neighborhood are speaking out as police continue to investigate.
BRISTOL, Pa. - A Bristol Borough man faces criminal homicide and related charges after his wife was strangled to death inside their home on Wood Street early Thursday, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
Michael Myers, 59, was arrested Thursday by Bristol Borough Police and Bucks County Detectives and arraigned Friday.
What we know:
According to a probable cause affidavit, officers responded to 1305 Wood Street around 6:28 a.m. for a report of a possible deceased person.
The victim’s son told police he found his mother, identified as 54-year-old Dawn Myers, deceased on the second floor. Police say they found Dawn Myers on the floor of a second-floor bedroom with multiple men’s neckties wrapped around her neck.
Investigators reported that home security video did not show any entry or exit from the evening of August 12 until 6:02 a.m. August 13, when Michael Myers was seen leaving through the front door, locking it behind him, and entering a car outside.
Officers detained Michael Myers at the scene and noted scratches and abrasions to his face, arm and back.
He was charged with criminal homicide, strangulation, aggravated assault, intimidation of witnesses or victims, possession of an instrument of crime and false imprisonment. Myers was arraigned early Friday morning and taken to the Bucks County Correctional Facility.
What they're saying:
Residents of the normally quiet and tight-knit community were shocked to hear about what transpired inside the couple's house.
"They’re a good family, have two wonderful children; it’s all sudden and heartbreaking news to everyone." Karen Samsel said.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan called the killing an "unimaginable tragedy."
What we don't know:
Authorities have not detailed a possible motive or released additional information about events prior to the incident.
The Source: Information from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office and Bristol Borough Police Department.