A Massachusetts woman threw a pillow out a second-floor window before jumping out to her death in an attempt to flee from her husband, the Worcester District Attorney said.
Allen Stilkey, 40, and his wife, Lisa Stilkey, 44, were involved in a violent argument inside their Douglas home late Thursday night that involved broken furniture and glass, the district attorney, Joseph Early Jr. said Monday after the arraignment in Uxbridge District Court.
The champion arm wrestler has been ordered held without bail after pleading not guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with the death of his wife.
Lisa Stilkey suffered severe injuries and was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead early Friday.
Police say a witness told them, “Allen Stilkey was threatening to kill her” and that Lisa Stilkey had claimed her husband “had been beating and choking her for several months.”
As Lisa Stilkey was rushed to University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where she was pronounced dead on arrival, her husband barricaded himself in their home and refused to let police in.
When police got a warrant and entered the home Saturday, they reported finding evidence that “a violent struggle had occurred in the home.” Allen Stilkey’s lawyer, Albert E. Medici Jr., didn’t respond to a request for comment yesterday.
Allen Stilkey had recently taken out a life insurance policy in his wife's name and can be heard in a phone call Lisa Stilkey made to a relative threatening to kill her, prosecutors said.
Allen Stilkey was arrested later Friday and held over the weekend on $500,000 bail.
In addition to manslaughter, he has been charged with assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime.
There is no evidence to support the manslaughter charge and his client is not responsible for his wife's death, Stilkey's lawyer said.
According to the American Armsport Association website, Stilkey took first place in his weight class at the group's 2010 national championships held in San Antonio, Texas. He has also won regional events.
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As Lisa Stilkey was rushed to University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where she was pronounced dead on arrival, her husband barricaded himself in their home and refused to let police in. When police got a warrant and entered the home Saturday, they reported finding evidence that "a violent struggle had occurred in the home." U XBRIDGE -- A champion arm wrestler has been ordered held without bail after pleading not guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with the death of his wife.
Allen Stilkey, 40, and his wife, Lisa, were involved in a violent argument inside their Douglas home late Thursday night that involved broken furniture and glass, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said Monday after the arraignment in Uxbridge District Court. Lisa Stilkey, 44, threw a pillow out a second-floor window before jumping out herself in an attempt to flee from her husband, Early said. She suffered severe injuries and was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead early Friday. Allen Stilkey had recently taken out a life insurance policy in his wife's name and can be heard in a phone call Lisa Stilkey made to a relative threatening to kill her, prosecutors said.
Allen Stilkey was arraigned Monday in Uxbridge District Court on charges of manslaughter, assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime. The 40-year-old Stilkey was arrested Friday after his wife, 44-year-old Lisa Stilkey, was found severely injured outside their Douglas home. Prosecutors said the woman jumped out a second-floor window to escape her husband after a violent argument. They said she tried to use a pillow to break her fall. "(Allen Stilkey) informed the police department that he and his wife have been arguing that evening, and that argument led to them to where they were at that point," Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said outside the courthouse. Prosecutors said Lisa Stilkey called her stepson just before the jump.
Forty-year-old Allen Stilkey was arraigned in Uxbridge District Court on charges of manslaughter. Stilkey was arrested Friday after his wife, 44-year-old Lisa Stilkey, was found severely injured outside their Douglas home. Worcester District Attorney Joe Early said Monday that Lisa Stilkey jumped out of a second-floor window and tried to land on a pillow, fearing her husband, after an argument late Thursday night. "When Mrs. Stilkey was on the phone with her son, approximately 15 minutes prior to the 911 call to the Douglas police, he heard Mr. Stilkey say "When you get off the phone, I'm going to kill you,'" Early told reporters. "She said that, 'If I'm dead, he did it."
Allen Stilkey is expected to be arraigned Monday in Uxbridge District Court on charges of manslaughter, assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime. The 40-year-old Stilkey was arrested Friday after his wife, 44-year-old Lisa Stilkey, was found severely injured outside their Douglas home. She had apparently fallen out a second-floor window. She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Lisa Stilkey, 44, died from injuries received after falling from a second-floor window. Her husband, Allen Stilkey, 40, a former arm wrestling champion, was arraigned today on charges of manslaughter, assault and battery, and threatening to commit a crime. Lisa Stilkey was found seriously injured outside her home after midnight on Friday. She was pronounced dead an hour later at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. An autopsy revealed that Lisa Stilkey sustained "severe injuries to her torso, including many rib injuries," according to Early.
Police say that the couple was arguing when Lisa threw a pillow out of a window and jumped out of the same second-story window in an attempt to get away from Allen. She suffered serious injuries in the fall and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. During the domestic dispute, Lisa spoke with her son on the phone. "Now this is approximately 15 minutes before the 911 call," said Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early. "She said that if I'm dead, he did it." The defendant's attorney said Stilkey is not responsible for what happened -- that he's a good husband and father with no prior record, who called 911 after his wife jumped from the window. He is now charged with manslaughter, assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime. "There's no evidence that my client had any involvement whatsoever with her going out that window," said defense attorney Al Medici. The government says a $250,000 life insurance policy had been taken out in the victim's name in the weeks before her death and that Stilkey had recently updated his passport. The defense disputes those claims along with the district attorney's charge of manslaughter.
Mr. Stilkey, 40, faces charges of manslaughter, assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime, according to Timothy J. Connolly, spokesman for District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Mr. Stilkey is being held on $500,000 bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow in Uxbridge District Court, Mr. Connolly said. Mrs. Stilkey was taken by ambulance to UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus in Worcester where she was pronounced dead, according to a press release from the district attorney's office.
Mr. Stilkey was being held tonight on $500,000 bail and scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Uxbridge District Court, Mr. Connolly said. His wife, Lisa A. Stilkey, was taken by ambulance to UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus in Worcester where she was pronounced dead, according to a press release from the district attorney's office. Mr. Connolly characterized her injuries as serious, but could not specify the nature or manner of the injuries. Douglas police were called to 38 Gilboa St. at 12:03 a.m. Yellow police tape was still visible late this afternoon around the 1-1/2 story house near the center of town and two state police cruisers and one local police cruiser were parked in the driveway.
Stilkey's wife, Lisa, 44, was found severely injured yesterday outside the couple's home and later died, said District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Alan Stilkey is being held on $500,000 cash bail, and is expected to be arraigned in Uxbridge District Court on Monday, Connolly said. He could not provide details on Lisa Stilkey's injuries. Mr. Stilkey, faces charges of manslaughter, assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime, according to Timothy J. Connolly, spokesman for District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. He is being held on $500,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Uxbridge District Court, Mr. Connolly said.
UXBRIDGE - A Douglas woman who died last week at her home jumped from a second-floor window after her husband allegedly threatened to kill her. Her husband is accused of causing her death early Friday morning. He was arraigned in Uxbridge District Court yesterday morning and is being held without bail at the Worcester County Jail in West Boylston. Allen M. Stilkey, 40, a former International Armwrestling Federation national champion and owner of AMS Electric and a bar in Pawtucket, R.I., is charged with manslaughter, assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime in connection with the death of his wife, Lisa A. Stilkey, 44. The Douglas man charged with manslaughter in the death of his wife formerly held the title of arm wrestler of the year, and was a director of the International Arm Wrestling Federation, a group member said. Allen Stilkey, 40, of 38 Gilboa St. was arrested Friday night in connection with the death of his wife, said Tim Connolly, spokesman for the Worcester district attorney. He was charged with manslaughter, assault and battery, and threatening to commit a crime. Before he moved to Massachusetts, Stilkey was the Rhode Island director for the International Armwrestling Federation, and traveled throughout the country competing and winning titles, said William Cox of Lakeville, executive director of the federation.
A former International Arm Wrestling Federation arm wrestler has been arrested after his wife died falling from the second-storey window of their home. Allen M. Stilkey, 40, was charged in the death of Lisa A. Stilkey, 44, after the incident at their Douglas home, Massachusetts. Douglas police were called to their home just after midnight on Friday. An ambulance took Mrs. Stilkey to UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus in Worcester, but she was pronounced dead on arrival. Stilkey is listed as arm wrestler of the year for 1995 on the group's website. "I've never known him to be violent," Cox said. "I've known quite a few of the girlfriends he's had in the past. Cox said he met Stilkey's wife, Lisa Stilkey, at a tournament a few years ago. A short time later, Allen contacted Cox to resign from his position as director. "He told me he was resigning from arm wrestling and moving to Massachusetts," Cox said. Lisa Stilkey, 44, was found severely injured outside of her home shortly after midnight on Friday. She was brought to the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where she was pronounced dead, the Worcester district attorney's office said in a statement.
Allen M. Stilkey, 40, was arrested Friday night and charged with the killing of Lisa A. Stilkey, who was found severely injured at 12:03 a.m. outside the couple's 38 Gilboa St. home, according to the district attorney's office. She apparently fell through a second-story window and died from her injuries. She was found outside the home and taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus in Worcester, where she was pronounced dead. Authorities did not specify the types of injuries Mrs. Stilkey suffered or discuss what happened before her death. DOUGLAS, Mass. -- The death of a Douglas woman is under investigation after she was found severely injured outside her home early Friday, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.' s office. Gilboa Street resident Lisa A. Stilkey, 44, was taken to University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester where she was pronounced dead.
Prosecutors say Stilkey and his wife, Lisa, were involved in a heated argument late Thursday night. Authorities say Lisa Stilkey threw a pillow out a second-floor window of their Douglas home before jumping out herself in an attempt to flee from her husband. She suffered severe injuries and was taken to the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, where she was pronounced dead early Friday. After Stilkey's arraignment on Monday, District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. called his wife's death "a tragic case of domestic violence," the Worcester Telegram Gazette reported.
There was an attempt to get away from Mr. Stilkey," said Worcester County District Attorney, Joseph Early Jr. Allen Silkey was charged with manslaughter and assault and battery after police say he forced his wife to jump from a second floor of their Douglas, Mass. home. "On their arrival they observed Lisa Stilkey on the ground, blood coming from her mouth," said Prosecutor Brett Dillon. Allen Stilkey entered a not guilty plea in court, but the prosecutor says he and his wife had been fighting and there were signs of a struggle. Prosecutors say Lisa Stilkey feared for her life, making the leap out the window onto a pillow to get away from her husband.
DOUGLAS (CBS) A 40-year-old Douglas man is under arrest, charged with manslaughter in the death of his wife Lisa, who fell out a window at the couple's Gilboa Street home just after midnight Friday. Investigators have not released details of how the 44-year-old woman fell to her death from a second floor bedroom window, but Allen Stilkey is also charged with assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime. Neighbors say they woke to the sound of police at the home, and were stunned to learn of the horrific fall. Lisa Bombara who lives across the street and went to school with the victim, says she didn't know of any trouble in the home. "Everybody who knew her loved her.
Alan Stilkey, 40, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, assault and battery, and threat to commit a crime on Friday night. The charges come after his wife, Lisa, was found outside their Douglas home, roughly 50 miles (80 kilometers) southwest of Boston. The state medical examiner's office has not yet determined the cause of her death, but neighbors said it appeared that Stilkey had fallen through an open second floor window. Allen Stilkey was arrested later Friday and held over the weekend on 500,000 bail. In addition to manslaughter, he has been charged with assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime. There is no evidence to support the manslaughter charge and his client is not responsible for his wife's death, Stilkey's lawyer said. According to the American Armsport Association website, Stilkey took first place in his weight class at the group's 2010 national championships held in San Antonio, Texas. He has also won regional events.
Allen Stilkey, 40, was arraigned Monday in Uxbridge District Court in Massachusetts. He was arrested and charged with manslaughter, assault and battery and threat to commit a crime just before 8 p.m. on Friday, Fox affiliate WFXT-TV reported. [16] Alan M. Stilkey, 40, was charged with manslaughter, assault and battery, and threatening to commit a crime, said Tim Connolly, a spokesman for the Worcester district attorney. Alan M. Stilkey, 40, of 38 Gilboa St., faces charges of manslaughter, assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime, according to Timothy J. Connolly, spokesman for District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr's office.
The Worcester District Attorney's office says 44-year-old Lisa Stilkey was found outside the house on Gilboa Street after police got a 911 call just after midnight Friday. She was pronounced dead at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. The state medical examiner's office will determine the cause of her death. Police say they have arrested Stilkey's husband, 40-year-old Alan M. Stilkey. He faces manslaughter and other charges. The District Attorney said that a domestic disturbance killed 44-year-old Lisa Stilkey. The DA says she jumped to her death while trying to flee from her husband. She was pronounced dead early Friday after being taken to the hospital.
Prosecutors say Stilkey and his wife, Lisa, were involved a heated argument late Thursday night. Authorities say Lisa Stilkey threw a pillow out a second-floor window of their Douglas home before jumping out herself in an attempt to flee from her husband. She suffered severe injuries and was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead early Friday. Lisa Stilkey was found severely injured outside the couple's Gilboa Street home, following an apparent fall from a second story window. She was rushed to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester where she was pronounced dead. According to Bombara, the couple was married a year and a half ago. "I don't know the circumstances, but if he contributed to her going out that window in any way, I don't understand," she said. Police responded after receiving a 911 call at 12:03 a.m. They found Lisa Stilkey severely injured, and she later died at UMass Medical Center in Worcester where she was transported. Stilkey was arrested Friday night at the Douglas Police station, but a neighbor says he was handcuffed and put in the back of a cruiser at the scene. He's being held on $500,000 bail and will be arraigned on Monday.
Allen is being held on $500,000 cash bail, and is expected to be arraigned Monday morning, police said. Connolly could not provide further details on Lisa Stilkey's injuries, or the circumstances leading to her death.
DOUGLAS - A former International Arm Wrestling Federation arm wrestler is behind bars in connection with the death of his wife. Police Friday night arrested Allen M. Stilkey and charged him in the death of Lisa A. Stilkey. The 44-year-old woman fell through a second-story window of their home at 38 Gilboa St. and died of her injuries. "And furthermore that individual heard Mr. Stilkey say in the background, 'Get off the phone or I'm going to kill you.'" Prosecutors said Allen Stilkey, a former arm wrestling champion, took out a $250,000 life insurance policy on Lisa Stilkey -- his fourth wife -- just two weeks ago. "To our understanding there was a life insurance policy that was taken out within a week or two prior to his death and that also he had updated his passport photo," said Early.
Authorities say the couple were involved in a argument late Thursday night. Lisa Stilkey allegedly threw a pillow out the second floor window before jumping in an attempt to escape her husband. Allen Stilkey's lawyer says his client is not responsible for his wife's death. Gabe Accardi told this newspaper in 2010. Those traits served him well in his sport, but likely may have terrorized his 44-year-old wife, who was so fearful after the couple fought on Friday that she jumped from a second-floor window to escape his rage, according to investigators. Lisa Stilkey tossed a pillow out the window before she jumped in a desperate attempt to break her fall, but the effort would prove futile. She was alive when police rushed to her aid, but later died at the University Campus of UMass Memorial Medical Center. She always had a smile and a helping hand for everybody. Her MySpace page documents happier times in the brief marriage, with pictures of trips the couple took to California, along with photos of the pair in warm embrace.
Mr. Early said Mrs. Stilkey had thrown a pillow out the window, intending for it to break her fall. Charges of manslaughter involve reckless endangerment, and his office will present in court why she chose to jump out the window. When Douglas police arrived at the house, Mr. Stilkey was kneeling beside Mrs. Stilkey as she lay on the ground below the open bedroom window. Mr. Stilkey went back inside the house while police were attending to his wife, locked the door, shut the open window and turned off the bedroom light. Stilkey pleaded not guilty in Uxbridge District Court to manslaughter and other charges. Allen Stilkey has been held without bail at the Uxbridge District Court and is due in court again on March 5. Allen Stilkey was held without bail and will return to court next month. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Allen Stilkey was arrested later Friday and held over the weekend on $500,000 bail. His lawyer says Stilkey was not responsible for his wife's death. According to the American Armsport Association website, Stilkey took first place in his weight class at the group's 2010 national championships. Stilkey was held over the weekend on $500,000 bail. His lawyer said Monday his client was not responsible for his wife's death.
Mr. Stilkey is facing charges of manslaughter, assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime. He is being held on $500,000 cash bail. In addition to manslaughter, Stilkey was charged with assault and battery, and threatening to commit a crime.
UXBRIDGE, Mass. -- A champion arm wrestler has been ordered held without bail, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his wife. A champion arm wrestler has been ordered held without bail after pleading not guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with the death of his wife, who authorities say jumped out a second-floor window in an attempt to flee from him. UXBRIDGE, Mass. -- A local arm wrestling champion was held without bail after pleading not guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with the death of his wife. UXBRIDGE (CBS) -- A former arm wrestling champion charged in the death of his wife was ordered held without bail Monday. Uxbridge, MA (WPRI) - A former champion arm wrestler has been ordered held without bail in connection to the death of his wife.
DOUGLAS - A former International Arm Wrestling Federation arm wrestler will be in court today to face charges he killed his 44-year-old wife Friday. Mr. Stilkey, the International Arm Wrestling Federation Arm Wrestler of the year in 1995 and winner of the left-hand competition in the 199-220 pound weight division of the American Armsport Association's national tournament in San Antonio in 2010, was listed in July 2010 as owner of AMS Electric in Pawtucket, R.I. There are numerous videos on Mr. Stilkey in arm wrestling competition on YouTube. Allen Stilkey's Facebook page said he is a Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, as well as an "American Idol" fan. He is also listed as a member of the American Poolplayers Association. Stilkey was the International Arm Wrestling Federation Arm Wrestler of 1995 among left-handed wrestlers in the 199-220 pound weight division, according to the newspaper. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Assistant District Attorney Brett Dillon said in court that broken furniture and wine bottles were found in the couple's home following the alleged fight, according to the newspaper. Lisa Stilkey had reportedly been on the phone with her son before jumping out the window. Mr. Connolly said Mr. Stilkey was initially taken from the scene in protective custody and later released by police. Douglas police later telephone him and persuaded him to return to the station where he as arrested about 7:40 p.m. Neighbor Craig Couffer said he was interviewed by police yesterday. He described Mrs. Stilkey and her husband as a nice, young couple who spent a considerable amount of time working in their yard. "They were always with each other," he said. Linda Bombara, who lives across Gilboa Street from the Stilkeys, said she went to high school with Lisa Stilkey and that her daughter would go on vacations with her. Mr. Connolly said Mr. Stilkey was initially taken from the scene in protective custody and later released by police. Douglas police later telephoned him and persuaded him to return to the station, where he was arrested about 7:40 p.m. Douglas Police Lt. Nick L. Miglionico yesterday said he is not aware of any domestic abuse or disturbance calls made from the premises, nor any restraining orders.
Allen Stilkey was placed in protective custody after the incident, Connolly said. He was released, and later persuaded by State Police to turn himself in at the Douglas Police Station. He was arrested around 7:40 p.m. Friday.
Allen Stilkey, 40 of Douglas, MA was arrested Friday night in connection to the death of Lisa Stilkey, 44. [22] There was wine on the wall." Allen Stilkey made the 911 call after his wife jumped. Police say minutes earlier, Lisa Stilkey phoned her son in a cry for help.
There was wine on the countertop, there was wine in the kitchen, there was wine on the wall. She was upstairs, a pillow had gone out the window. She went out the window and attempted to land on that pillow," Early said. She was taken to a hospital where she died. Allen Stilkey's attorney said his client did not force his wife to jump. There were no prior problems reported between the two of them. Early said Stilkey took out a $250,000 life insurance policy two weeks before his wife's death. [4] Early said an autopsy showed "various bruising and severe injuries, including many rib injuries." Early said Stilkey's passport photo had been updated and a $250,000 life insurance policy taken out on the woman in the weeks before her death.
Mr. Stilkey, who according to police showed signs of intoxication, was taken into protective custody but then released. Later on Friday, Douglas police persuaded him to return to the police station from Rhode Island, where he had gone, and he was arrested around 7:40 p.m. The Douglas Police Department reported no previous history of domestic violence between Mr. and Mrs. Stilkey. William F. Cox of Lakeville, founder and executive director of the International Armwrestling Federation, said Mr. Stilkey had been the Rhode Island director for the federation for about four years, resigning when he moved to Massachusetts three years ago. Mr. Cox said he met Mrs. Stilkey, then Lisa Valliere, when Mr. Stilkey would bring her to tournaments.
State police investigators told the newspaper that the son said Alan Stilkey could be heard in the background, yelling, "When you get off the phone, I'm going to kill you." Lisa Stilkey then told her son, "If I'm dead, he did it," the newspaper reported. 'They were always with each other,' he told Worcester Telegram and Gazette. Linda Bombara, who lives across Gilboa Street from the Stilkeys, said she went to high school with Lisa Stilkey and that her daughter would go on vacations with her.
The Stilkeys had apparently been fighting before Lisa jumped from the window. A n arm-wrestling champion from Douglas was charged with manslaughter and ordered held without bail yesterday after prosecutors claimed his wife jumped out a second-story window to escape his attack Friday night. DOUGLAS, Mass. -- Authorities arrested and charged the husband of a 44-year-old woman found dead outside her home in Douglas, Mass., early Friday. DOUGLAS - Police tonight arrested the husband of a 44-year-old woman who died after she was found severely injured early this morning outside the couple's Gilboa Street home.
Authorities say an arrest has been made in the death of a woman found severely injured at her home in Douglas. Police Charge Husband Of Douglas Woman Who Died After Fall « CBS Boston You are using Internet Explorer 6. Internet Explorer 6 is unsupported by this site and you may experience layout and functionality issues. It is recommended that you upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or switch to another browser. State Police detectives assigned to the District Attorney's office and Douglas police are continuing to investigate. State police detectives attached to the district attorney's office are handling the investigation and jurisdiction of the case was accepted by the office of the chief medical examiner to determine the cause and manner of death, Mr. Connolly said.
Police say he is being held on $500,000 bail and is expected to be arraigned Monday. Stilkey is being held on $500,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned Monday.
"(The stepson) heard Mr. Stilkey say, 'When you get off the phone, I'm going to kill you,'" Early said. She was taken to UMass Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police said Mr. Stilkey was initially taken from the scene in protective custody, but later released. He was then asked to return to the station where he was arrested about 7:40 p.m.
DA: Wife Jumped From Window To Death To Escape Husband « CBS Boston You are using Internet Explorer 6. Internet Explorer 6 is unsupported by this site and you may experience layout and functionality issues. It is recommended that you upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or switch to another browser. Since the wife is now dead, who can say for sure if she "jumped" or was thrown out of the window? This guy takes out a quarter million dollar policy two weeks ago and then she falls out of a window. Obviously, his brain matter has filtered down to his massive arms. You know, the arms he arm wrestles with! Me thinks that he will have plenty of opponents at Walpole once the trial ends.
