The Big Picture: Albany Marine Accused of Killing Wife

Monday, February 21, 2011

Albany Marine Accused of Killing Wife

WALB in Albany reports that a local Marine stands accused of killing his wife.

Our cameras were there Sunday morning as officers handcuffed 25-year old Sergeant James Eppler outside his West Gordon Avenue home.

Officials say around 1:30 a.m. he and his wife 23-year old Natalie Eppler were arguing, Sergeant Eppler pulled a gun and shot her in the head.

She was taken to Phoebe Putney Hospital where she later died. Eppler is charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm during the commission of a crime.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Eppler family.

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