Pulaski County man accused of killing his wife dies in hospital

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: May 13, 2008 at 12:06 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 13, 2008 at 12:17 PM EDT

A man who police say shot and killed his wife in Pulaski County died Saturday at NorthLake Methodist Hospital in Gary, according to the Pulaski County sheriff.

Police say Tomas Solano shot his wife, Denise, as she sat in a car in front of their house in Monterey on April 13.

Solano then fled to Michigan City where police say he shot himself in the head.

Police also arrested Timothy McCorkle of Monterey. They believe he provided Solano with the rifle, knowing he was going to use it to kill his wife.

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Sunday, May 18 at 3:22 PM Anonymous wrote ...

when is his awake it wood be nice to know when it is havent seen the kids gone

Thursday, May 15 at 3:36 PM T Gaskill wrote ...

Don't you just love karma.

Wednesday, May 14 at 11:08 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I missed my sister,I'm just thankful that he's gone.But look what he's has done to their children.You people can write or say what you want about my sister.You just don't know her like I do...My sister & her children are the victims here.Denise loved her children & was a wonderful parent to her children., I LOVE HER & MISS HER.Cheryl~

Wednesday, May 14 at 7:27 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Hey Denise's sis. If you knew they were having problems, why didn't you offer as much as a shoulder. Where were you?

Wednesday, May 14 at 6:28 PM mother of two... wrote ...

I am thankful that he's gone...Im sure we all wish he would have shot himself instead of Denise...we miss her so much.

Wednesday, May 14 at 3:56 PM Anonymous wrote ...

For all of you people who think you know what your talking about, Denise should not have died and Tommy was hugely wrong for doing what he did. But, Denise was the one who abused her kids! and Tommy was defending her. This only shows that a person can only take so much before they snap. Tommy was a victim too.

Wednesday, May 14 at 9:22 AM Cheryl(Denise sister) wrote ...

I lost my sister because of this monster.He can't hurt another innocent person anymore,& he can't hurt my sister's children.Denise your children are safe now,& you can rest now.YOU'RE FREE.Lets not forget Denise & her children.

Wednesday, May 14 at 12:05 AM Chuck Sanders wrote ...

Yuk it up big time people. HE didn't have a family that was already tortured by his actions weeks ago. You're not zinging anybody but the innocent people left behind, just as innocent as the person he claimed the life of. You folks kind of remind me of him. Ouch!

Tuesday, May 13 at 11:05 PM Anonymous wrote ...

He looks rather wicked,,, so sorry for the kids.

Tuesday, May 13 at 6:29 PM NovaGal wrote ...

The whole world and his kids are better off with his death. He was a bomb waiting to explode, and he did. Sadly Denise lost her life due to his actions, but his death is justice!

Tuesday, May 13 at 6:25 PM An former Wal-Mart employee wrote ...

I worked with Denise, and she did not deserve what this animal did. The only comfort I now have is the fact that the children will never have to be subjected to all the abuse this man inflicted on his wife. I hope the children know as they grow up that their mother loved them very much, and that they will never have to be around this animal ever again. Lets not forget Denise and the children, the real victims of this tragedy. I hope Tomas suffered, and now Denise can now RIP, your kids are safe.

Tuesday, May 13 at 6:18 PM Lester C. Hodges wrote ...

....yes, the Lazy Susan principal.

Tuesday, May 13 at 5:14 PM WM wrote ...

What goes around comes around!!!

Tuesday, May 13 at 3:41 PM Steve-O wrote ...

And i thought he was hispanic from earlier reports. My bad.

Tuesday, May 13 at 3:31 PM Wife and Mother wrote ...

Gee, that's too bad...NOT!

Tuesday, May 13 at 1:45 PM Rick wrote ...

Amen to that.

Tuesday, May 13 at 12:50 PM A. wrote ...

I hope he suffered an unbearable amount prior to his death. They should have withheld all painkillers for this man. No mercy.

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