Content: Kansas City-area man charged with killing hospitalized wife due to inability to care for her and afford medical bills

Man Charged with Murdering Wife Because He Couldn’t Afford Medical Bills

A tragic and disturbing case has emerged in Independence, Missouri, where a man has been charged with the murder of his hospitalized wife. Ronnie Wiggs, the accused, allegedly told police that he couldn’t take care of his wife or afford her medical bills, leading to this heinous act.

The incident unfolded at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, where Wiggs’ wife was undergoing a procedure for her dialysis. Staff at the hospital called a “code blue” when she became unresponsive. Despite their efforts to revive her, she was declared brain dead and preparations were made to harvest her organs.

According to court records, Wiggs confessed to the crime after being brought back to the hospital by his wife’s son. He reportedly admitted to choking her and causing her death. A witness also noted suspicious injuries on the victim’s neck, further corroborating the evidence against Wiggs.

In a chilling revelation, Wiggs told detectives that he had attempted to kill his wife on previous occasions. He confessed to covering her nose and mouth to prevent her from screaming and expressed his struggles with depression and the burden of caregiving and medical expenses.

This heartbreaking and senseless act has shocked the community and raised questions about the challenges faced by caregivers and the importance of mental health support. As the case unfolds, the true motives behind this tragic incident are yet to be fully understood.

The hearing for Ronnie Wiggs has been set for Thursday, with a bond of $250,000. The public defender’s office has been assigned to his case, but no immediate response was received. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.