Cameron Park man flashed anger prior to killing wife, victim’s brother says
By Peter Hecht, The Sacramento Bee | |
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"He mentioned something about a bad deal and something that frustrated him and he felt that his life had been put in danger," Hayfield testified. "Then he (
"She was his wife. I was taken aback. Rachel started crying, probably due to humiliation and pain."
Winkler, who has pleaded not guilty of murder, admitted to his wife's killing but says he acted in fear for his life during a struggle after
His lawyer,
The case is drawing national media attention, fueled by prosecutors introducing evidence of a fiery car accident off a
Deputy District Attorney
A witness last week testified that
In nearly two hours of police interviews played in court, Winkler also admitted that he had punched his wife in the face before a "protracted" struggle ensued over the scissors.
A graduate of the
At the time of the killing,
In the weeks before
Davis said Winkler complained about the emotional state of a wife "who was very, very depressed." He said Winkler told him he needed time off to tend to Rachel's needs and those of their children.
Davis said he followed up with
A little more than two weeks later, the Abbott supervisor said he got two more texts from Winkler:
"Very serious home situation. Out all week."
"Sorry."
A day later, Davis testified, he learned that
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