70-year-old Cass County man arrested, charged for murdering his wife

70-year-old Cass County man arrested, charged for murdering his wife
November 10, 2026

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70-year-old Cass County man arrested, charged for murdering his wife

CASS COUNTY, Neb. (KLKN) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) revealed an arrest they made after a man reportedly killed his wife.

Around 5 p.m. on Nov. 7, CCSO deputies, Louisville Rescue and Cass County EMS responded to a residence after reports of a woman who fell down the stairs and was unresponsive.

Upon arrival, lifesaving measures were taken but the woman, Kimberly A. Richards, 66, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

After further investigation, it was determined suspicious circumstances surrounded Richards’ death.

Investigators immediately responded to the scene.

70-year-old Terry L. Richards, the husband of the victim, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, assault by strangulation, first-degree assault and tampering with evidence.

The investigation is ongoing.

Courtesy: Cass County Jail

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