apologies if this a repeat - but the wife had motives for murder or acquiescing. Hubby was about to be booted out of the Marines if charged & found guilty of rape OR subject to losing income for Maria’s child’s support. Maria’s career as a Marine was also at risk.
It’s always possible the three of them met to discuss how to resolve the crisis and her demise was either pre-meditated or an emotionally charged discussion escalated into a violent confrontation.
Due to the amateur burning, burial and blood cleanup, I’m inclined to consider the latter.
Yep & I’m expecting that bizarre ending.
Appreciate the ping—your theory combined with the known facts (so far) makes sense. Please keep me on your pinglist.