A man has been charged for allegedly murdering his wife late last month.
The 53-year-old woman of Lalomanu was admitted at the Lalomanu District Hospital on 24 July 2019.
Samoa Police said she was a victim of a domestic violence case.
The woman was later transferred to Motootua Hospital and passed away on Monday, 29 July 2019 as a result of her injuries.
Her husband was initially charged by police on causing injury.
An additional charge of murder has been filed in court.
The defendant is scheduled to appear in court on 12 August 2019 for mention.
Source:
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