Man is charged with killing wife at motel in Buffalo
A man from Elkland is charged for the fatal shooting of his wife at a motel on Thursday night. The victim was Wanda Jackson, 56.
The Buffalo Police Department says it received a call about the shooting about 9 p.m. It happened at the Buffalo Inn and Suites on Missouri 32 (1400 W. Dallas St.) about two blocks west of U.S. 65.
Glen Jackson, 59, is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action, He was in the Dallas County jail in lieu of a $250,000 bond on Friday.
Here's the
used as the basis of the charges:
1. On Thursday, July 6, 2017, Glen Jackson called Tyrel Jackson and said he (Glen Jackson) had shot and killed Wanda Jackson with Glen Jackson's .44 caliber black powder revolver and Wanda Jackson had been dead for over three hours. Tyrel Jackson called 911 and he reported the information.
Glen Jackson was located by officers as he was leaving 1400 W. Dallas St. Glen Jackson was in possession of a loaded .44 caliber black powder revolver and he was taken into custody. Officers located Wanda Jackson deceased at 1400 W. Dallas St. Room #220 from an apparent gunshot wound.
Deputy Simmons and I interviewed Glen Jackson at the Dallas County Detention Center. Miranda Rights were read and understood at 0156 hours. Glen Jackson stated he and Wanda Jackson had gone to 1400 W. Dallas St. to have a break from their chaotic home life. Glen Jackson stated he and Wanda Jackson had not been arguing and they had planned on going swimming.
Glen Jackson stated at some point he blacked out and when he regained a conscious state; Glen Jackson discovered Wanda Jackson was dead. Glen Jackson stated he felt Wanda Jackson's chest for a heartbeat and he didn't feel a heartbeat. Glen Jackson stated he covered Wanda Jackson's naked body with a blanket, prior to leaving the hotel room.
Glen Jackson stated he was wearing camouflage shorts, red tank top, and hiking boots. Glen Jackson stated he changed his clothing prior
to leaving the hotel room. Glen Jackson admitted he didn't call for emergency medical services or law enforcement once he discovered Wanda Jackson didn't have a heartbeat.
Glen Jackson admitted to shooting and killing Wanda Jackson, but he didn't remember getting his gun, pulling the trigger, and shooting Wanda Jackson. Glen Jackson stated his .44 caliber black powder revolver was located in the holster and the holster was hanging on a doorknob, inside of the hotel room.
Glen Jackson didn't know why he shot and killed Wanda Jackson. Glen Jackson stated he has thought about shooting and killing Wanda Jackson in the past when they were arguing. Glen Jackson stated he and Wanda Jackson were the only two people inside of the room and they didn't have any visitors. Glen Jackson stated Wanda Jackson didn't shoot herself.
If Jackson is convicted of second-degree murder, he could get a prison sentence between 10 and 30 years, with chance of parole. Armed criminal action would add at least three years to that sentence.
