85-Year-Old Man Charged with Murdering Wife Over Pancake Dispute

An 85-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his 81-year-old wife in Washington, D.C. Prosecutors allege that the man stabbed his wife in the back after refusing to eat the pancakes she made.

Background

According to charging documents, Steven Schwartz killed his wife, Sharron Schwartz, on Sunday, Dec. 10 using a kitchen knife. During an interview with investigators, Schwartz admitted to the crime, stating that it was a result of a domestic dispute over his eating habits.

The Pancake Dispute

Steven Schwartz explained that following a recent stroke, his ability to move and maintain his diet had changed significantly. His wife was attempting to provide him with foods to help him regain weight.

On the morning of the incident, Schwartz claimed that his wife tried to feed him a pancake, but he refused, stating that he could not eat it. She insisted that he had to eat the pancakes because she loved him and wanted him to be well.

After Schwartz declined the pancake, he reported hearing a plate crashing against the wall. However, he was unsure if his wife had thrown the plate at him.

The Tragic Outcome

In response to the plate incident, Schwartz grabbed a carving knife and threatened to harm himself with it. He has no recollection of what happened next, but when he regained awareness, he found his wife lying on the ground.

Sharron’s child, who is Steven’s stepchild, arrived at the house after neighbors reported hearing a disturbance. They discovered Sharron on the ground and confronted Steven, to which he allegedly replied, “I stabbed her and then myself,” according to charging documents.

This tragic incident highlights the importance of addressing domestic disputes in a peaceful and non-violent manner. It serves as a reminder that conflicts should be resolved through open communication and seeking professional help when needed.

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