A woman in Arizona is facing a second-degree murder charge for the stabbing death of her 82-year-old husband. The woman, 41 years old, claims she acted in self-defense due to alleged abuse by her husband. Court documents and police reports provide some details about the incident, including the woman's appearance and statements when she arrived at a neighbor's house.

The investigation is being conducted by Mesa Police. Further details about the case, including the events leading up to the stabbing, are available from the source. The woman's bond has been set at $500,000, cash only, as the case proceeds.