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Skorogoszcz, Poland: Woman dies hours after wedding
A 41-year-old woman died in Skorogoszcz, Poland, just hours after her wedding on the night of September 19–20. Police were called to the residence around 4:00 AM following a domestic dispute, where they discovered the woman's body.
Forensic conclusions indicate the woman died from axe strikes. Authorities have detained her 47-year-old husband, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time. Investigators and prosecutors are currently collecting evidence to determine whether the death was a deliberate attack or an accident.
The couple had been together for several years and had married the previous Saturday. Children were present in the home during the incident and have been placed in the care of other family members.