California woman charged with murder after allegedly killing husband with flagpole

SF Gate reports bond for Vicky Kyung Mi Kim, 65, set at $10m after man found dead at couple’s Palm Desert home

California woman charged with murder after allegedly killing husband with flagpole

TL;DR

  • Vicky Kyung Mi Kim, 65, arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • Victim identified as her husband, found with traumatic injuries.
  • Incident occurred in Palm Desert; deputies responded to an 'unknown trouble call'.
  • Kim has a prior record of domestic violence, including battery and corporal injury charges.
  • Kim had previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and violating a protective order.
  • Arguments between the couple reportedly involved finances and infidelity allegations.
  • Prosecutors objected to misdemeanor resolutions and sought protective orders, which were reportedly terminated.
  • Bail for Kim has been set at $10 million.