by Michael Luke / Eyewitness News
TANGIPAHOA, La. – Authorities arrested a Tickfaw man for allegedly beating his wife to death as she was sleeping in the couple’s bed, according to Tangipahoia Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Dawn Panepinto.
Benny Ray Prine, 49, was arrested by police Sunday and charged with second-degree murder, according to police.
Police were called to the home of Prine and his wife, Rose Mary, 41, Saturday afternoon, according to police.
“Upon Lt. Blane Sanders arrival, he was able to determine that Mrs. Prine’s death was not of natural causes. It was determined at this time that the victim, Rose Mary Prine, died as the result of a brutal homicide,” said Panepinto.
“After an extensive investigation led by TPSO Detectives, it is believed that Benny Ray Prine violently beat his wife to death as she lay sleeping in their bed. It was determined that the weapon used in the death of Mrs. Prine was a blunt instrument.”
Benny Ray Prine is currently being held in the Tangipahoa jail on a $150,000 bond.
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