Man Who Killed Wife, Left Body In House For 2 Days Convicted

A 33-year-old McHenry man has been found guilty of murdering his wife in June 2016. Anthony Harrison now faces between 20 to 60 years in prison when he is sentenced in November. Harrison beat, strangled and stabbed his wife, Laura, in June 2016, authorities said.

He then called 911 for medical assistance after attempting suicide, according to a news release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office.

While on the phone with the 911 dispatcher, Harrison reported that he had killed his wife, Laura Harrison, inside the house two days earlier. When officers responded to the residence, Harrison again told them he had killed his wife.

Within the residence, officers found Laura Harrison who had been stabbed, beaten and strangled. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that, within hours of murdering his wife, Harrison purchased numerous items to attempt to conceal or destroy evidence of the murder, according to prosecutors.

Authorities belevie Harrison intended to burn down the house with Laura’s body still inside.

Harrison was found guilty of first-degree murder. A sentencing range for the offenses is 20 to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Harrison will be sentenced on November 16.

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