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Florissant man tells police he killed his wife

Police said a Florissant, Missouri, woman was killed by her husband Thursday morning. 
Peter Chafin told police he strangled his wife with the intention of killing her after they got into an argument. He was charged with second degree murder and is being held on a $300,000 bond.

A Florissant, Missouri man was taken into custody Thursday, accused of the brutal murder of the mother of his two children.

Police said Peter Chafin, 41, called police to his home and told the dispatcher that he strangled his wife, Kiera Chafin.

Chafin, 22, was found dead in her home around 7 a.m. Thursday morning.

Police believe the domestic abuse happened late Wednesday night while their two boys, a 2-year-old and a 9-month-old, were at home. Peter Chafin was immediately taken into custody after he called police.

He is now charged with second degree murder. His children are in the custody of the Department of Family Services.

Police are encouraging anyone who is experiencing domestic violence to contact their local law enforcement agency.

Chafin is being held on a $300,000 bond.

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