A man who once won ‘Chef of the Year’ at the University of Massachusetts Amherst admitted to killing his wife at an on-campus hotel.
Jeffrey MacDonald was charged with first-degree murder and one count of assault and battery after telling police that he intentionally beat his wife, Emma MacDonald, “to death using his hands, feet, as well as a variety of other objects” during the incident at the UMass Campus Center hotel on Wednesday (April 22), according to a police report obtained by the Boston Globe. MacDonald, 36, executive sous chef of UMass Amherst dining, admitted “his intent to kill his wife in doing so” in their hotel room.
Police received a report of an emergency when a “violent struggle” between the MacDonalds broke out at around 7:40 p.m. Jeffrey was subdued by officers, who then entered room 413 and discovered Emma, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Given the significant nature of the female’s injuries, it seemed apparent to investigators that her injuries had resulted from a violent assault,” the police report states via the Boston Globe.
University of Massachusetts Amherst officials shared an email confirming that there was no threat on the campus after MacDonald’s arrest.
“I want to acknowledge that this is heartbreaking and deeply unsettling news for our campus. Our thoughts are with those affected, including the families, friends, and colleagues of the individuals involved,” Chancellor Javier Reyes said in the message obtained by Boston 25 News. “I also recognize that the lack of complete information may add to the distress many are feeling, but this is necessary to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.”
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