Apron allegedly used in West Texas murder; wife charged in man's death

SAN ELIZARIO, TX -- Investigators say a West Texas woman has been charged with killing her husband of nearly 25 years by allegedly using an apron to strangle him.

El Paso County jail records show 61-year-old Martha Acevedo (ah-suh-VAY'-doh) of San Elizario (san ehl-ee-ZAR'-ee-oh) was being held Saturday on a murder charge.

Online jail records do not list an attorney for Acevedo, whose bond was set at $100,000 in the slaying of Jose Acevedo.

Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the couple's home Thursday morning on a report of an unresponsive person. Authorities did not immediately say who summoned officers or what allegedly led to the death.

A complaint affidavit says the couple had a history of family violence.