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Florida Woman Charged with Attempted Murder Over Postcard from Husband's Ex

Bertha Yalter, 71, allegedly attacked her husband after he received a postcard from an ex-girlfriend he dated 60 years ago, leading to charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery, and tampering with a witness.

  • 71-year-old Bertha Yalter from Florida has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery, and tampering with a witness after allegedly trying to kill her husband of over 50 years.
  • The attack was allegedly triggered by a postcard the husband received from an ex-girlfriend he dated 60 years ago.
  • Police found the victim in an 'extremely fragile' state with 'several serious bruises and open lacerations' and 'open bite marks that were bleeding.'
  • Some of the attack was reportedly captured on a phone camera and Yalter allegedly admitted to the attack.
  • Yalter's attorney argues that the charges are excessive and that the husband wants the case dropped.
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