Police: 82-year-old Fulton man stabbed wife before claiming she killed herself

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating a homicide in Roswell after they believe an 82-year-old man is responsible for his wife’s death.

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On September 15, Roswell police responded to a home on Oakhaven Dr. around 4 p.m. After officers entered the home, they located 80-year-old Judith Miller dead from a stab wound.

As the investigation continued, investigators were able to gather evidence along with findings from Judith’s autopsy to rule her death as a homicide.

Police told Channel 2 Action News her husband, 82-year-old Bruce Miller made the original 911 call and told investigators that Judith stabbed herself and had taken her own life.

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On Wednesday, Bruce Miller was charged with murder, felony murder and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.

He is currently being held at the Fulton County Jail.

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