Man suspected of killing wife in cleaver attack due in court

Burlington, Oct 13 (AP) A man suspected of killing hiswife with a cleaver and critically injuring his mother-in-lawhours after he sought a mental h...

Burlington, Oct 13 (AP) A man suspected of killing hiswife with a cleaver and critically injuring his mother-in-lawhours after he sought a mental health exam at a Vermonthospital because of worries about his relationship with hiswife is expected to make his first court appearance.

Jail records say 34-year-old Aita Gurung is in custody oncharges of suspicion of second-degree murder and attemptedmurder. He's due in court today.

It's unclear if he has a lawyer.

Police say the Thursday attack began in the family'sBurlington home. An armed bystander held Gurung until officersarrived.

The Burlington Free Press reports police have identifiedhis slain wife as 32-year-old Yogeswari Khadka. Her mother,54-year-old Thulsa Rimal, has been hospitalized.

Police say the couple's 8-year-old child was at schoolduring the attack. (AP)RB.

This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire.

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