Tucson woman accused of stabbing husband to death during argument

Mary Durazo, 60, is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of her husband.
Mary Durazo, 60, is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of her husband.(Tucson Police Department)
Published: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:07 PM MST|Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:14 PM MST
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A Tucson woman has been accused of stabbing her husband to death during an argument early Thursday, Feb. 2.

The Tucson Police Department said Mary and Ruben Durazo got into a fight in their home near 22nd Street and Columbus Boulevard early in the morning.

According to court documents, Mary and Ruben’s grandson called 911 to report Mary was assaulting Ruben.

Mary claimed she stabbed Ruben as he was assaulting her, but investigators said she had no defensive wounds. Mary then refused to talk with officers without a lawyer.

Ruben, 60, was found with “sharp-force trauma” and died at the scene, according to the TPD.

Mary, which is also 60, was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder.

Anyone with information should call 88-CRIME.