Redding Man Accused Of Killing Wife

REDDING, CT — A Redding physician's assistant has been charged with the murder in the death of his wife in April.

Richard Commaille, 70, of Topledge Road, turned himself into Connecticut State Police in Southbury around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Police said Nanci Commaille was killed April 6. Redding police began the investigation at that time and her death was initially ruled "untimely." State police then took over the investigation, according to Trooper Christine Jeltema.

The victim's name had been withheld pursuant to confidentiality statutes, according to the arrest report.

Commaille was processed and released on a $500,000 bond. He will be arraigned on Wednesday before Waterbury Superior Court.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.