Woman, 87, arrested for assaulting 86-year-old husband who later died

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH -- An 87-year-old woman is facing charges after police say she beat her 86-year-old husband who died days later.

Mildred Rastatter is charged with felonious assault against her husband, Thomas, ABC affiliate WEWS-TV reports. Paramedics say Thomas Rastatter had several bruises and some small stab wounds. Rastatter was taken to the hospital with what EMS believed were non-life threatening injuries but he was pronounced dead five days later.

Authorities say Thomas implicated his wife in the assault, and Mildred later admitted to causing his injuries.

"It's not uncommon. We've seen elderly couples where assaults occur," said Mayfield Heights Police Chief Fred Bittner. "I don't think I've seen anything with this many injuries."

Mildred Rastatter was released on a $25,000 bond. Bittner says charges may be upgraded after the autopsy report is released.

The case is still under investigation.