Florida man tried to ‘catch’ his wife before stabbing himself on Christmas Day

A Florida man was arrested on Christmas Day after allegedly attempting to kill his wife and himself in a suicide attempt, according to police.

Jonathan McPhee, 78, faces charges of first-degree murder. after he was accused of assaulting his wife He then called 911 at the couple’s home on Pine Cone Way.

McPhee told the dispatcher, “I grab you and I’m going to try and stab myself in the heart,” according to legal documents. Received from People magazine

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A Florida man was arrested on Christmas Day after allegedly attempting to murder his wife, according to police. (Istock)

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When Largo Police Department officers arrived, they found McPhee had stabbed himself and seriously injured his wife.

They were both taken to a local hospital. They are in serious condition.

“As medical staff take care of The defendant said naturally: ‘Let me die, I killed (redacted),” according to the arrest report.

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Jonathan McPhee, 78, is charged with attempted murder. after he was accused of assaulting his wife He then called 911 at the couple’s home on Pine Cone Way. (Istock)

He also sent a message to his wife’s daughter saying he had “killed” her and was going to commit suicide because “Financial and health problems,” the report said.

He allegedly detailed how he wanted funeral arrangements and life insurance to be arranged.

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This is an ongoing investigation. There is no further information available at this time.