Grafton Man Who Allegedly Killed Wife Arraigned on Thursday

GRAFTON, MA — A Grafton man who is facing charges connected with the death of his wife was arraigned on Thursday, April 14.

Michael Sugarman was arraigned at 2 p.m. at Westborough District Court, said the Worcester County District Attorney's office.

Sugarman allegedly killed his wife, Kelly, then stabbed himself in the neck with a knife, officials said. Sugarman, who appeared in a hospital gown, was held without bail, and has been charged with assault and battery on a family member, reports NECN.

Police were led to the home by a the couple's five-year-old daughter, who was found in her pajamas on a busy street.

Michael Sugarman allegedly killed Kelly Sugarman, 36, early Wednesday morning at their home at 55 Worcester St. in Grafton, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early said. A Grafton policeman spotted the couple's young daughter outside on Route 140 at 6:11 a.m.

The couple was struggling with extreme financial difficulties, reports Fox 25 News, and Michael Sugarman was off mental-health related medication when the incident happened.