 Hi everyone. Thanks for watching tonight. A Red Lake man has been charged with the murder of his wife. 38 year old Jeremiah Kingbird was indicted in US District Court yesterday on first and second degree murder charges. Police found Kingbird's wife, 41 year old Jeannie Kingbird lying face down in the snow along the road. She had severe physical injuries and was having difficulty breathing. She was taken to the Red Lake hospital where she was hospital staff were unsuccessful in reviving her. Kingbird admitted to physically assaulting his wife and leaving her outside in the elements following a night of drinking in Bemidji. Kingbird made his initial appearance yesterday before Magistrate Judge John T. Hughesby and US District Court in Bemidji. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.