Woman arrested in husband's slaying

Submitted by anthony on Wed, 2009-02-25 20:41

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'PHOENIX (AP) - A Gilbert woman has been arrested in connection with the slaying of her husband, who police say was beaten with a hammer.

Marissa DeVault, 31, was arrested Friday and charged in the murder of Dale E. Harrell, 34.

Police said DeVault initially was arrested and booked into jail on Jan 14 for aggravated assault after she reportedly hit her husband with a hammer while he was lying in bed.

Harrell died Feb. 9 from his injuries, according to authorities.'

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