Vermont, USA, October 13, 2026 — Bal Khadka, 44, of Burlington faces a second-degree murder charge after his wife died from head injuries sustained in an alleged attack involving a large flashlight in front of their three children, according to police.
Burlington police received multiple 911 calls shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday. Some callers reported a fight, while others requested an ambulance.
When officers arrived at an apartment on South Champlain Street, they found a woman unresponsive in bed with serious head injuries. She was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead on Sunday evening.
Investigators allege that Khadka struck his wife in the head with a large flashlight while three children were present. Police have not released the victim’s name.
Khadka was initially charged with attempted murder. Following his wife’s death, detectives upgraded the charge to second-degree murder.
