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Husband Charged With Wife's Murder In Berks County: DA

A Berks County man previously charged with assault in a deadly domestic incident is now accused of murdering his wife, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Harrison Boakye

Harrison Boakye

Photo Credit: Berks County District Attorney's Office

Harrison Boakye 46, of Fleetwood, was arrested at his Middletown Road home early on Friday, July 7, after 33-year-old Winifred P. Boakye was found unresponsive inside, Daily Voice reported

Life-saving aid was rendered by first responders "but failed," and she was pronounced dead, authorities said last week. 

During her autopsy on Monday, July 10, medical examiners ruled her death a homicide by way of "manual strangulation," the Berks DA's Office has since announced. 

Upgraded charges including first- and third-degree murder were filed against Boakye on Wednesday, July 12, prosecutors said. The 46-year-old is still at county lockup and expected to be arraigned on the new charges "at a later time," they added. 

The District Attorney's Office has confirmed to Daily Voice that the suspect and victim were married. 

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