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New details emerge in death of Murray State University employee

Arraignment was held Thursday in Henry County, TN for the two men accused in the death of a Murray State University employee.

KFVS-TV reported court documents revealed more details surrounding the death of 49-year-old Angela Claxton.  Arrest warrants indicated Claxton's husband, 50-year-old Kenneth Claxton is accused of promising to pay 21-year-old Travis Ryan Jr. to kill his wife.  

Both men are charged with conspiracy to commit murder and Ryan also faces a murder charge.  Arrest warrants also indicated Ryan admitted to stabbing Angela Claxton more than 20 times.

The documents also revealed Kenneth Claxton promised to pay Ryan $80,000 from the victim's life insurance policy.

Both men are jailed without bond.  Kenneth Claxton will appear in court again next week, while Ryan's next appearance is scheduled for late July.

story source:  KFVS
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