Woman Charged With Murder in Husband’s Death, Claims Self-Defense
In Mesa, Arizona, a 41-year-old woman, Christina Copley, is charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing her 82-year-old husband, Ed Copley, to death. Copley claims self-defense, alleging her husband was abusive. Police found Ed Copley deceased at their home, and…
St. Louis, MO, July 21, 2026 —
A 41-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of her 82-year-old husband in Mesa, Arizona. The suspect, identified as Christina Copley, is alleged to have fatally stabbed her husband, Ed Copley.
Authorities responded to the couple’s home where Ed Copley was found deceased. According to initial reports, Christina Copley was observed at the scene with a knife covered in blood, as well as blood on her clothing and person.
Christina Copley has asserted a claim of self-defense, alleging that her husband was abusive. The details surrounding the incident and the nature of the alleged abuse have not been further specified.
The investigation is ongoing. Information regarding the exact timeline of events leading to the discovery and the specific circumstances of the alleged stabbing were not immediately available.
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