WAYNE COUNTY, Ohio -- Authorities in Wayne County arrested two people in connection with the shooting death of an Amish mother of five, including the victim's husband.
Police arrested 39-year-old Barbara A. Raber, of Millersburg, on suspicion of aggravated murder and 29-year-old Eli D. Weaver, of Apple Creek, on suspicion of complicity to commit murder.
Weaver's wife, 30-year-old Barbara Weaver, was found shot to death in bed last week at the couple's home. Investigators believe Weaver's five children were sleeping at the time of the shooting.
It was her oldest child, a 9-year-old boy, who discovered her body, authorities said.
Eli Weaver had given police an alibi for the time that the shooting occurred, but police believe he had knowledge of what was taking place.
Both suspects are currently being held at the
Wayne County Jail. Charges are pending against both suspects and the case is expected to be presented to the
Wayne County grand jury for additional charges.
Deputies from the
Wayne County Sheriff's Office continue to follow up all leads in this investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact authorities at
330-287-5760.
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