A Hanford man is under arrest today after admitting to killing his wife.
Hanford Police received a call from Todd Pate admitting to killing his wife and asking for officers to respond to his residence.
Upon arrival officers found the victim Melanie Pate submerged in a backyard swimming pool with a laceration to the throat. She was pronounced dead on-scene.
Todd Pate was booked into the Kings County Jail on charges of criminal homicide.
Investigators are currently collecting evidence and interviewing neighbors.
So far no reports have indicated a history of domestic violence.
Stay with CBS47 for the latest on the situation.
Hanford Police received a call from Todd Pate admitting to killing his wife and asking for officers to respond to his residence.
Upon arrival officers found the victim Melanie Pate submerged in a backyard swimming pool with a laceration to the throat. She was pronounced dead on-scene.
Todd Pate was booked into the Kings County Jail on charges of criminal homicide.
Investigators are currently collecting evidence and interviewing neighbors.
So far no reports have indicated a history of domestic violence.
Stay with CBS47 for the latest on the situation.