Crime & Safety
Beaten, Strangled Woman Dies from Injuries
The East Providence woman was allegedly attacked Aug. 13 by her husband, who authorities say killed himself in Seekonk later that day.

An East Providence woman who authorities say was severely beaten and strangled by her husband Aug. 13 died from her injuries Sunday, according toWPRI-TV in Providence.
Authorities say Lucy Ponte, 54, had been beaten by her husband Mario Ponte, 48. He was found dead from an apparent suicide later that day at a farm in Seekonk where he worked.
The cause of Ponte's death is under investigation, according to WPRI.
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