A Buffalo Grove resident, who was facing a charge of attempted murder, has reportedly passed away. The man, Jeffery R. Spaeth, was 57 years old. Spaeth was accused of stabbing his wife multiple times in November 2021. The incident took place in the couple's home located in Buffalo Grove, a village in the northern suburbs of Illinois.
Following the incident, Spaeth was taken into custody and charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated domestic battery, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He had been held in custody at the Lake County jail since his arrest.
According to the authorities, Spaeth had been repeatedly stabbing his wife during a heated argument. Their adult son, who was also present at home during the incident, intervened and was able to stop Spaeth. The woman was severely injured in the attack and had to be treated at a local hospital. However, her injuries were not life-threatening.
The incident was brought to the police's attention by the couple's son, who had called 911 after managing to disarm his father. According to the police, the son's timely intervention probably saved the woman's life.
The circumstances surrounding Spaeth's death are not entirely clear. The authorities have confirmed his passing but have not provided any further details. The investigation into the incident and Spaeth's subsequent death is ongoing.
Before the tragic incident, Spaeth had no previous record of criminal activity. He was due to appear in court on the attempted murder charge later this month. However, with his unexpected passing, the case against him will likely be closed.