FENTON, MO (KMOX) - A 73-year old Fenton man is accused of killing his 75-year old wife.
Kenneth Paulter is facing first degree murder charges for allegedly shooting Karen in their home on Frontier Trail Friday afternoon.
Paulter told Jefferson County deputies his wife suffered from mental illness and he did not want her to go into a nursing home and wanted the death to be humane.
Paulter is being held without bond.





