A tragic incident unfolded over the weekend in Plaistow, New Hampshire, leaving one woman dead and her spouse charged with second-degree murder. NBC Boston reports that 36-year-old Reya Jasmin was charged Monday by the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office in connection with the death of 39-year-old Margaret Jasmin.
Authorities responded to a 911 call early Sunday morning, only to discover the grim scene at a residence on Old County Road. According to NBC Boston, Margaret Jasmin was found dead with what appeared to be a stab wound. Officers also found her spouse Reya in a state of partial responsiveness, suffering from several injuries. A child present in the home was unharmed.
Following the incident, Reya Jasmin was hospitalized with injuries that were reported as non-life-threatening. She remains in an out-of-state facility and will be arraigned at a later date. Boston.com further details that Reya Jasmin was charged on Sunday night, with the arraignment pending as she recuperates.
An autopsy to determine the exact cause of Margaret Jasmin's death was scheduled for Monday. While details surrounding the circumstances of the stabbing remain sparse, the investigation is ongoing. The child found at the scene is currently safe, as communicated in a statement obtained by both Boston.com and NBC Boston.
