She had significant head trauma, puncture wounds to her chest, and wounds on her hands.
Hampstead, Md. (DG – A Carroll County man has been arrested for murdering his wife.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in the 2600 block of Day Spring Drive on Wednesday at around 2:45 PM for an assault with the victim unconscious.
When police arrived 59-year-old Jeffrey Caples was outside of the residence. Police found the victim on the first floor of the home. She was identified as 57-year-old Kelly Caples. She had significant head trauma, puncture wounds to her chest, and wounds on her hands. Located near the victim were a hammer and a kitchen knife. Kelly Caples was pronounced dead at the scene.
Based on the evidence at the scene, Jeffrey Caples was arrested and charged with murder in the first degree. He is currently being detained at the Carroll County Detention Center.