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Suspect Arrested After Man Injured in Stabbing and Woman Found Dead on Wednesday in Hancock County

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A woman is dead, a man was injured, and a person is in custody after an incident in Findlay late Wednesday morning.

According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, officers were dispatched to 404 Lester Avenue after a report of a deceased woman outside of a residence. Upon arrival, they found 76-year-old Kathleen Spiegel dead on the front porch in the extreme cold weather.

50-year-old Gary Spiegel was found inside the house and was suffering from multiple stab wounds to the head and face and was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

A suspect was developed and determined to be 45-year-old David Spiegel.

He was located at 405 Lester Avenue and was arrested and transported to the Hancock County Justice Center where he is being held on a charge of domestic violence.

An autopsy has been ordered for Kathleen Spiegel, and additional charges could be considered pending the outcome of the investigation.

At this time, foul play is not suspected in her death.

Written by: bclark

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