Marine Vet Allegedly Stabbed Wife 28 Times, Killed Son Who Was Found Floating In Pool

LOADING ERROR LOADING A Florida man was arrested last week and accused of killing his wife ― who had allegedly discovered he’d had an extramarital affair ― and their toddler. Responding officers examined Gama’s body and noted in the affidavit that she was “cold to the touch and had apparent stab wounds and slashes to her neck area.” Aponte was alive, but “had labored breathing” and would not respond to any verbal commands or physical touch. As they attempted to administer aid, they noticed the boy’s body had stab wounds and was already in “full rigor mortis,” according to the affidavit. He told detectives he could hear the family’s dog barking and their 4-month-old crying “uncontrollably.” The victim’s father said he was unaware of any marital issues, but noted that Aponte had suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from his deployment in Iraq during his service in the Marine Corps. Forensic investigators also said that Gama made various searches suggesting she was considering divorce, including “just found out my husband cheated on me years ago” and “how does alimony work in Florida.” Officers said Aponte was in and out of sleep in the hospital, but they alleged that when he woke up, he had several “spontaneous utterances and statements,” which included “I’m sorry” and “I did it.”