Hunt Continues for Man Suspected of Killing Wife at Dunkin' Donuts

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Anne Arundel County Police continue to ask the public for help finding a Hanover man suspected of killing his wife in the kitchen of the Dunkin’ Donuts where they both worked.

Customers at the restaurant called police Sunday night to report there were no employees inside the business at 7657 Arundel Mills Boulevard in Hanover. When an officer checked the restaurant he found a woman laying in the kitchen area with severe injuries; she was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

The dead woman was identified as Palak Bhadreskumar Patel, 21, of the 1600 block of Cheston Lane in Hanover.

The victim’s husband, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, 24, who is also an employee of that Dunkin’ Donuts location, was named a suspect in his wife’s death. Investigators say Patel killed his wife by striking her multiple times with an object, then fled the business.

An arrest warrant issued for Patel charges him with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and dangerous weapon with intent to injure.

Police said they believe the homicide is domestic-related. Within the past year, there was one prior domestic complaint involving the couple, police told WBAL TV.

Police say Patel is considered dangerous and they urge anyone with information to call homicide Detective Kelly Harding at 410-222-4743. Callers may remain anonymous by contacting the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers.

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