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April 7, 2006

Glocester man pleads guilty to killing wife

PROVIDENCE -- A Glocester man has pleaded guilty to a series of charges related to the murder of his wife last year, the state Attorney General's Office announced today.

Ralph E. Racca, 47, of 49 Echo Road, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, one count of committing a crime of violence while armed, and one count of possession of a firearm after a previous conviction for a crime of violence.

His sentencing will take place June 1.

In making the plea, Racca admitted to shooting his wife with a .22-caliber rifle at their home, following a day of drinking and arguing about finances and the state of their marriage.

Racca has been held without bail since the July 16 shooting.

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 3:02 PM | Permalink

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