Husband stabs wife after drinking spree with her in Ilocos Sur

A drunk husband stabbed his also drunk wife after having a heated argument at their own home in Barangay Macatcatud, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur on  Friday.
The victim was identified as Maribeth Asuncion Elac, 35, while the suspect is her own husband Michael Paet Elac.
According to the Magsingal police, the couple had a drinking session and a debate on an unknown topic ensued.
The husband grabbed a 12-inch kitchen knife and stab her wife on her chest.
Neighbors together with authorities immediately rushed the woman to the Ilocos Sur District Hospital (ISDH) in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, but was later transferred to the ISDH Gabriela, Ilocos Sur.
The husband was immediately arrested and is now under the custody of the police.
Artemio A. Dumlao
Amianan Balita Ngayon