Documents: Rifle used in 2019 Amsterdam murder

Michael Darling used a rifle to kill his wife, Kristine, according to court documents tied to his arrest.

Darling is charged with second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence.

The alleged murder happened in 2019. Darling called 911 and said his wife committed suicide, investigators said.

Darling was named a person of interest in 2021. He then allegedly tried to flee police earlier this week after learning about the indictment, but was caught after a brief manhunt.

He was sent to the Montgomery County Jail without bail. His trial date is set for Oct. 23.

Breaking: court documents show that Michael Darling used a rifle to shoot and kill his wife, Kristine Darling in 2019. Darling is the man who ran from his Gloversville home after finding out he was being charged with her death. @WNYT
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— Tessa Bentulan (@TessaBentulan) May 31, 2023