Man allegedly murders wife and sister-in-law in Romania; police investigate

A double homicide occurred in Comănești, Bacău County, Romania, on Monday morning, where a 66-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing his wife and her sister.

Initial reports indicate the wife had been staying with her sister for about a week following marital disagreements. The suspect has a documented history of schizophrenia, multiple psychiatric hospitalizations, and known alcohol consumption. It is believed he did not adhere to his prescribed treatment.

The victims were found with multiple stab wounds, one inside the house and the other in the garden. The perpetrator reportedly attempted to commit suicide by electrocution following the attack. He was taken to the hospital for treatment under police supervision.

Authorities confirmed that neither the perpetrator nor the victims had any prior records or reports of domestic violence. Police and prosecutors are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy, classifying the case as qualified homicide.

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From the initial checks by investigators, it emerged that the man, aged 66, stabbed his wife, aged 67, and his sister-in-law, aged 63. After the attack, he reportedly tried to take his own life. The man was taken by a medical team and transported to the hospital for care, being supervised by police.