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A former Ohio State University professor is accused of killing his wife

James S. Hill, 76, claimed he was being targeted in a sextortion scheme and believed it was his only way out of the situation

He has been charged with aggravated murder

A former Ohio State University professor accused of killing his wife claimed to police that he stabbed her and tried to die by suicide after being targeted in a sextortion scheme, police allege.

James S. Hill, 76, is facing an aggravated murder charge in connection with the death of 64-year-old Mary Hill, according to court documents cited by The Columbus Dispatch , ABC6 , and Cleveland.com . It's unclear if James has entered a plea or retained an attorney to speak on his behalf.

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