An elderly South Carolina woman, 82-year-old Harriet Recker, is accused of murdering her husband, Dennis. Allegedly, in a note obtained by authorities, Recker said she wasn’t “strong enough” to care for Dennis, who had just been admitted to a skilled-care facility.

According to a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office release, the incident occurred on Friday, September 12. At around 10:30 a.m., the BCSO received a shooting report at the Preston Health Center, located on Birdson Way.

Upon arrival, BCSO deputies found Dennis Recker, an 81-year-old man, suffering from an “apparent gunshot wound.” Alongside him was his wife, Harriet Recker. Despite life-saving efforts, Dennis succumbed to his injuries, and Harriet was arrested.

According to court proceedings cited by WTOC, Dennis had been admitte

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