Wife's Confession in Husband's Murder Trial

0:00Jurors in the second-degree murder trial of Elfgaard Altred heard some heavy testimony this week about her husband's death. Back on November 24, 2022, 82-year-old Gordon Altred was found beaten on the kitchen floor of their home in Brandt, County, Ontario. It was ruled a homicide from Blent Force trauma, and Elfgaard got arrested two years later. The crown laid out their case early, pointing to Elfgaard's gambling addiction as a big source of fights in the marriage. A longtime neighbor took the stand Tuesday, saying Elfgaard showed up, claiming Gordon had fallen. He saw the body face down in blood with a messed up head, but she didn't help with CPR. Instead, she sat out and threw up. That neighbor called Gordon a grumpy old man and said he knew nothing about money troubles between them. An Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant also testified he tried calming Elfgaard down at the scene since she seemed real upset, but admitted he couldn't figure out exactly how the injuries happened. Yesterday, the big moment came from daughter Hwelliman, testifying by Zoom.

1:03She said Elfgaard confessed during a visit last July 31st that she was fed up with Gordon's drinking and him hitting her, so she grabbed a hammer from the garage and struck him. The judge reminded the jury not to judge Elfgaard's whole character, just decide if she calls Gordon's death. Trial picks back up today with more to come. Vancouver News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.