SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Gilbert man is behind bars, accused of strangling his ex-wife to death at a home in Scottsdale.
Just after noon on Thursday, officers responded to the Shadow Mountain Village Mobile Home Park near McClintock Drive and McKellips Road for a stabbing call, according to the Salt River Police Department.
Police said 53-year-old Anthony Hyland called police to report a stabbing that involved his ex-wife.
Hyland told officers that he knocked his ex-wife unconscious while trying to defend himself. Hyland then said his ex took off with a knife in an unknown direction.
When officers arrived at the home, they found Hyland’s ex-wife unresponsive on the floor, police said.
Investigators noticed she had contusions around her neck, indicating she may have been strangled. Emergency crews pronounced her deceased a short time later, police said.
Police reports indicate responding officers observed Hyland had a strong odor of alcohol on his body.
A background check indicated Hyland had received two misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence in 2021.
Hyland was taken into custody and is facing second-degree murder charges.
Domestic violence resources
If you or anyone you know is in a domestic violence situation help is available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233 (SAFE).
The Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Hotline is 602-279-2980 or text 520-720-3383.
For help at New Life Domestic Violence in Arizona, call 623-932-4404
Go here for more local resources and shelters.
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