Pending Divorce May Have Triggered Botched Murder/Suicide Bid

"WILKES-BARRE, PA — Authorities say a woman who filed for divorce two weeks ago was shot and killed by her husband Thursday night in an apparent murder/suicide attempt.

"Jane Aiello, 47, of 389 Andover St., was fatally shot about 11:05 p.m. Thursday at her home. Her husband, 48-year-old Vito Aiello, who owns a Wilkes-Barre carpet cleaning business, then turned the gun on himself, according to prosecutors.

"Vito Aiello, who court records show has a history of troubled break-ups, was hospitalized at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, in critical condition. He's expected to survive, prosecutors said.

"Wilkes-Barre police responded to the family home for a report of shots fired with a woman shot in the chest and a man with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Neighbors reported hearing four shots, followed by the couple's 15-year-old son running out wearing only shorts and screaming for help, saying his father had just shot his mother.

"Prosecutors said the investigation was in its early stages and would not comment on a possible motive.

"Court records show Jane Aiello filed for divorce Sept. 13. The divorce filing says the couple, who married Sept. 28, 1991, had an `irretrievably broken` relationship and that Vito Aiello's conduct had made his wife's `condition intolerable.`

"She was seeking alimony and spousal support against Vito Aiello, the owner of ILO Inc. Court records indicated Vito Aiello earns a `substantial income.`"

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