Man Who Murdered Wife With Hammer In New London Sentenced: Reports

NEW LONDON, CT — A man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing his wife and setting his New London home on fire, endangering the life of his infant son, according to reports.

George Dodson, 26, pleaded guilty to murder, risk of injury to a minor, and arson in February, WTNH News-8 reported.

In July 2022, police responded to a call reporting a fire on Sherman Street. Police found a man, a woman, and a child at the property.

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The woman, later identified as Shelby Dodson, 23, was found with life-threatening injuries and was later declared dead.

Crews rescued the child, a 13-month-old boy, from a crib in a second-floor bedroom. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

George Dodson was found in the home's backyard with non-life-threatening injuries that appeared to be self-inflicted.

During the investigation, George Dodson told police he was jealous of his wife, so he killed her with a hammer and set the home on fire, according to NBC CT.

Dodson was a second-class petty officer and had been a member of the U.S. Navy for five years.

Paul J. Narducci, New London Judicial District State’s Attorney, said that although a prison sentence "can never erase the pain of such a horrific and senseless act," he hopes the result brings "some peace and comfort to the victim’s family and friends," Hearst Connecticut Media reported.

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