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A chef at the University of Massachusetts Amherst allegedly killed his wife in a room at a resort on campus, in response to police.
Jeffrey C. MacDonald, 36, was charged with murdering his wife, 31-year-old Emma MacDonald, whereas they have been in a room at Hotel UMass on Wednesday, the Boston Globe reported, citing a police report filed with the Eastern Hampshire District Court.
After police arrived to the resort following a 911 name, MacDonald was learn his Miranda rights and admitted that he “had intentionally beaten his wife to death, using his hands, feet, as well as a variety of other objects, and that it was his intent to kill her in doing so,” officers wrote within the police report.
Jeffrey MacDonald is accused of killing his wife, Emma. (UMass)
Emma MacDonald’s accidents have been thought of “significant” and “it appeared obvious to investigators that her accidents had resulted from a violent assault,” officers stated.
MacDonald pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in addition to assault and battery throughout a court docket look on Thursday.
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The 911 name was acquired at 7:42 p.m. on Wednesday, which alerted campus police to the incident, which occurred in room 414 at Hotel UMass.
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UMass Amherst college students stroll throughout campus. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe/Getty Images)
Campus police in addition to close by Hadley police responded to the room, the place a “violent struggle took place” between MacDonald and the officers, with the person accused of throwing objects at the officers, in response to the police report, which added that the murder suspect repeatedly struck an officer within the face.
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Less than 9 months in the past, MacDonald was named Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation.
“This distinguished honor is a testament to MacDonald’s talent, leadership, and commitment to advancing the culinary profession,” the college wrote in saying the award on Aug. 8, 2025.
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Police stated the alleged homicide occurred at the Campus Center Hotel. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe by way of Getty Images)
UMass Chancellor Javier Reyes launched an announcement on the alleged homicide on Thursday.
“I want to acknowledge that this is heartbreaking and deeply unsettling news for our campus. Our thoughts are with those affected, including the families, friends, and colleagues of the individuals involved. I also recognize that the lack of complete information may add to the distress many are feeling, but this is necessary to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation,” Reyes stated.
Fox News Digital reached out to MacDonald’s lawyer.
