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Upgrade in Howson's Charge to Murder Pending

The District Attorney's office has confirmed that Theresa Gorski Howson, allegedly strangled by her husband, died on Wednesday.

Theresa Gorski Howson has died following four days on life support at Phelps Memorial Hospital, reports Lucian Chalfen, spokesperson for the Westchester District Attorney's office.

Newsday first published an unconfirmed report Wednesday that Howson's relatives decided to pull the plug just after 2 p.m. that afternoon when doctors made it clear she would not survive her injuries.

Howson was rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning when her husband Christopher called 911 after a domestic dispute. She was unconscious and did not respond to CPR attempts at the scene. 

Christopher Howson, 49, has since appeared in Village Court, albeit briefly, to receive a one-week delay in his felony hearing on charges of attempted murder and strangulation. 

Howson is being held without bail at Westchester County Jail. 

The Westchester County Medical Examiner's office told Patch "this office is not giving out any information whatsoever about the case," saying the case has been referred to the District Attorney's office.

Chalfen said Monday's Vilage Court date is on and "any possible upgrade of [Howson's] charge is still pending."

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Jessica Brenes January 10, 2013 at 05:16 am
I knew her on a professional level and she was a Champion of Children. I pray she is resting in peace and that her children are well cared for and loved. :(
Eileen Wiseman January 10, 2013 at 02:19 pm
I lived across the street from Theresa and her family for eight years. She was so very proud of her two beautiful girls, and doted on them both. She was a gentle, kind, lovely person. Words cannot describe the sadness.
Louise Stephens January 10, 2013 at 09:55 pm
How sad. Biological or not, I pray that the children are not forced to endure mandated visitation with their father. They are suffering enough, and who knows that violence they've been exposed to...
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