DURHAM, N.C. (AP) —
Authorities say a former Durham police officer has been charged in the stabbing
death of his wife. Police said officers found 50-year-old Maxine Burns dead
inside her Durham home Friday. Investigators say her husband, 51-year-old
Timothy Burns was also taken to the hospital. Authorities say they found enough
evidence to charge Timothy Burns with murder Saturday. He remained in the
hospital and details about his condition were not released. It wasn't known if
he had a lawyer.. Investigators didn't give a motive for the stabbing.