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Man Admits To Spraying Wife With Acid
Woman Burned Over 50 Percent Of Her Body

CANTON, Ohio -- A Lake Township man admitted spraying his estranged wife with nitric acid, burning over 50 percent of her body.

William Slabaugh, 68, told Stark County sheriff's deputies he attacked his wife, Becky, because he didn't want her to be with anybody else.

The alleged attack occurred July 10, a month after Becky, 48, moved out of the house. She was picking up some belongings when she was sprayed in the face with nitric acid and burned severely.

The couple was in the process of getting a divorce. They had been married for 10 years.

Slabaugh researched the acid before ordering 500 milliliters from an online chemical supply company for $51. His package arrived July 9.

Nitric acid is highly corrosive. It burns the skin, and damages the lungs if inhaled. It can damage the mouth, throat and stomach if swallowed and can cause blindness and burns in the eyes.

He faces up to 10 years for kidnapping and felonious assault. He will be sentenced in December.