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Husband arrested in connection with wife’s death in Davis

(FOX40.COM) — A woman reported missing was found dead in a home Thursday afternoon and her husband, who had been banned from having any contact with her, was arrested in connection with her death, Davis police said.

The agency said its officers conducted a welfare check at a home near the corner of J and E 8th Streets around 4:40 p.m. after the woman’s boyfriend reported her missing.


Officers found the 29-year-old woman dead, police said.

The woman’s 37-year-old husband was found near the house and arrested for murder.

According to police, the man had a restraining order against him prohibiting him from having contact with the woman, which was issued after his arrest on July 9 for domestic violence.

According to police, he was released on bail after his first arrest.

The agency said it is awaiting information from the Yolo County Medical Examiner regarding the cause of death.