Argument Preceded Attempted Murder/Suicide

"STATEN ISLAND, NY — A 44-year-old man fatally stabbed his estranged wife, then tried to kill himself inside their New Springville condo Monday afternoon, according to law enforcement sources.

"The couple was reportedly arguing prior to the bloodshed, those sources said.

"Police say they arrived at 42A Country Drive North, near the Staten Island Mall, at about 3:40 p.m. to find Ilona Ganzha, 44, dead with multiple stab wounds inside the home. Police also found Adiljan Anarbaev, 44, according to law enforcement sources and neighbors, with multiple stab wounds.

"NYPD officials say his wounds appear to have been self-inflicted. An EMS ambulance took Anarbaev to Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze, in critical condition, and sources say his injuries are believed to be life-threatening."

From silive.com...