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Hamilton County woman arrested for allegedly lighting her house on fire, killing husband

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Sharon Wilson was arrested on three charges, including felony murder and aggravated arson.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Sharon Wilson was arrested on three charges, including felony murder and aggravated arson. Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Sharon Wilson was arrested on three charges, including felony murder and aggravated arson.

A woman accused of killing her husband was taken into custody by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, according to a press release.

Sharon Wilson has been indicted for allegedly lighting her residence on fire, resulting in the death of her husband, Michael Wilson. According to the press release, the incident occurred Jan. 7.

Sheriff’s Office detectives determined the fire to be lit intentionally, according to the press release.

Wilson is being held at the Hamilton County Jail on three charges: first-degree premeditated murder, felony murder and aggravated arson. Bond was set at $150,000, according to the jail website. No court date has been set.

No further details are available at this time.