TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Pima County Attorney's Office has announced a tragic domestic violence incident involving a defendant previously prosecuted for strangulation, who today killed the same victim and himself.

The office emphasized the complexities and dangers of domestic violence cases. Despite efforts to keep the defendant in custody, he was released and the violence escalated, leading to the tragic outcome.

"In this case, we argued and secured a bond to keep him in jail, but the defendant returned to court asking for a second chance to be released. We strenuously objected due to our grave concerns that the defendant's violence was escalating," said the Pima County Attorney's Office in a statement.

"43% of all women who are murdered have been previously strangled by their partne

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