Man Sentenced in Death of Wife

Man Sentenced in Death of Wife

An Eau Claire man who beat his wife to death is heading to prison for eight years.

A judge yesterday sentenced 82-year-old John Berthold to eight years in prison, and another eight years of probation. Police say he beat his wife to death last summer with a wine bottle. He also tried to kill himself. He pleaded guilty to second-degree homicide charges back in May.

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